Produce
Manioc
Also called cassava, yuca
What it is
A tropical root that must be cooked. Farofa is toasted manioc flour.
Origin
South America; now African and Asian staple too.
Flavour
Mild, slightly sweet.
How to use it
Never eat bitter cassava raw. Cook thoroughly.
Storage
Cool, use reasonably fast when fresh.
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What is Manioc?
A tropical root that must be cooked. Farofa is toasted manioc flour.
How do I use Manioc?
Never eat bitter cassava raw. Cook thoroughly.
How do I store Manioc?
Cool, use reasonably fast when fresh.
What does it taste like?
Mild, slightly sweet.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Recipes using it
Farofa
farofa
Toasted manioc flour — the dry, sandy side that makes a Brazilian plate make sense.
22 minEasyNo chilli
Feijão tropeiro
feijão tropeiro
Minas beans with manioc, pork and egg — a dry plate, not a soup, from the muleteer road.
35 minEasyNo chilli
Tuna and Egg Briks
Tuna and Egg Briks from Tunisia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
56 minMediumNo chilli
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Mediterranean Pasta Salad from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hrMediumNo chilli
Tuna Nicoise
Tuna Nicoise from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
50 minMediumNo chilli
Mango chow
Simply combine everything in a bowl and serve alongside just about anything.
10 minMedium🌶️🌶️🌶️
Baked Yuca Fries
Baked Yuca Fries from Cuba. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 5 minMedium🌶️
Creamy mango smoothie
Creamy mango smoothie from Dominica. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
10 minEasyNo chilli
Layered mango custard
Layered mango custard from Dominica. Times were inferred from the source steps.
10 hr 25 minMediumNo chilli
Mango Tropical Salsa
Mango Tropical Salsa from Costa Rica. Times were inferred from the source steps.
45 minMediumNo chilli
Cassava Cake
Cassava Cake from Cayman Islands. Times were inferred from the source steps.
4 hrEasyNo chilli
Extra crispy chicken wings
Extra crispy chicken wings from Dominica. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 50 minMediumNo chilli