"Cassava flour is the dehydrated and ground form of the cassava tuber vegetable, commonly known as yucca root," says Divya Alter, chef, author, and founder of Divya's Kitchen. "Tapioca starch is ...

Yuca root is the unsung hero of the vegetable world. The root veggie is known by multiple names including cassava, manioc and yuca – not to be confused with yucca, the native perennial shrub with ...

In this country, the question of how to round out a meal of meat and vegetables with a starch usually leads straight to the potato. But in other regions of the world, particularly Latin America, ...

When you think of Brazilian food, grilled meats usually come to mind. Brazilian people also love a nutty-flavored starchy root vegetable called cassava. Native to South America, cassava is a high ...

Mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes never get old, but there are more root veggies to explore, as they also offer nutrition, great flavor, and versatility when you’re cooking at home. Take cassava, an ...

Cassava flour comes from the root vegetable cassava. It can serve as a gluten-free substitute for wheat flour in bread, pasta, and other foods. To make cassava flour, a person must grate cassava, dry ...