List of cassava dishes

List of Cassava Dishes

Cassava, also known as manioc or yuca, is a root vegetable that is a staple food in many parts of the world, particularly in Africa, South America, and Asia. It is used in a variety of dishes due to its versatility and nutritional value. This article provides a list of dishes that use cassava as a primary ingredient.

Cassava Dishes by Region

Africa

• Fufu: A staple food in many parts of Africa, fufu is a dough-like dish made by boiling and pounding cassava.

• Garri: A popular West African food made from cassava tubers. It can be eaten dry or used to make a dough-like food.

South America

• Tapioca: A starch extracted from cassava, used worldwide in a variety of dishes, from desserts to savory meals.

• Cassava Bread: A type of bread made from cassava flour, common in South America.

Asia

• Cassava Cake: A traditional Filipino dessert made from grated cassava, condensed milk, and sugar.

• Sago: A starch extracted from the spongy centre, or pith, of various tropical palm stems, especially those of Metroxylon sagu. It is a major staple food for the lowland peoples of New Guinea and the Moluccas, where it is called saksak, rabia and sagu.

See Also

• List of root vegetables
• List of African dishes
• List of South American dishes
• List of Asian dishes

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