Name: Boiled Yuca Eaten in: East Africa, West Africa, Latin America Guest Foodie: Karine Boiled yuca is commonly used as a side dish in some West African countries because yuca is locally grown and often less expensive than other goods such as rice and potatoes. It is very easy to cook and goes very well… Continue reading Boiled yuca: a great alternative to rice or potatoes
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Pao de Queijo… Addiction made in Brazil
Name: Pão de Quejio Location: Brazil Foodie: Linda I first had pão de Queijo (cheese bread in portuguese) at my friend’s house a few years ago. Originally from Brazil, Maria served us those delicious cheese balls as an appetizer. I remember thinking that they had a very unique, delectable taste and I didn’t believe Maria… Continue reading Pao de Queijo… Addiction made in Brazil
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!