Boiled Yuca

Ingredients

1.	Cut the yuca in 4 or 5 big chunks horizontally.
2.	Using a sharp knife, make an incision along each chunk and gently peel off the skin of the yuca;
3.	Cut each chunk of yuca in half vertically and remove the heart of the yuca (it looks like a small string)
4.	Wash and carefully drain the yuca.
5.	Cut the halves of the chunks in smaller semicircles (according to your taste).
6.	Boil the yucca for a few minutes or until you can prick the yucca with a fork.
7.	Drain the boiled pieces into a strainer for a few minutes
8.	Add a little bit of salt.
9.	Serve hot as a side dish, to replace rice or mashed potatoes for example. Enjoy!