Name: Fried Yuca/Fried Cassava Eaten in: Latin America, Africa Foodie: Karine I had never tried fried yucca before gracefully sacrificing myself for the good of Tropical Foodies. This dish exceeded by far my expectations and is ranked at the top of my list of favorite side dishes, right beside fried plantains.
Tag: tropical foods
Klaklo- never too late with plantains!
Name: Klaklo Location: Côte d’Ivoire Foodie: Elodie Plantains are very special in my opinion, because they can be eaten and still be delicious no matter how ripe they are. I am hard pressed to think of another starch that has similar attributes: I cannot remember how many times I went to the grocery store, determined to… Continue reading Klaklo- never too late with plantains!
Neither yam nor potato!
CASSAVA (MANIOC/TAPIOCA) The cassava is an important source of dietary carbohydrates in the tropical and subtropical areas of the world, with its roots providing food for over 500 million people. It comes with hard and starchy white flesh. This vegetable is the basis in the making of cassava flour. The cassava contains a strong poison,… Continue reading Neither yam nor potato!
Wonder Bananas!
PLANTAINS The plantain is a member of the banana family. These fruits can either be green, yellow or almost black, according to their ripeness. When plantains are green and unripe, they have a chalky texture and flavor resembling a potato. Plantains should not be eaten raw, but once cooked, boiled, fried, baked or roasted, they… Continue reading Wonder Bananas!