Glossary
Cassava
Cassava is a long, tapered tuber, cassava has a pinkish brown-skin with milky white flesh. It is the third greatest source of carbohydrate in the world and an essential part of Brazilian cuisine. It can be fried as a side dish, slow cooked with ribs or made into flour and baked in breads and cakes.
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