Simple Yuca Simmer

Ingredients

 * 2 cloves garlic chopped
 * herbs to taste
 * salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
 * ½ pound yuca root per person
 * lemon juice to taste

Directions

 * 1) Rinse yuca well, peel and halve lengthwise. Remove fibrous core.
 * 2) Combine lemon juice, garlic and fresh herbs in a large pot with enough water to cover yuca.
 * 3) Bring to a boil and add salt. Lower heat and add cold water when necessary so as not to allow water to reach another boil. Pierce with toothpick or fork.
 * 4) When soft (not mushy) remove pieces and set aside.
 * 5) When all pieces are done, drain, sprinkle with pepper and serve hot.