This tapioca steamed dessert is a healthy, sweet Asian snack/dessert that is ubiquitous in South East Asia. It is relatively easy to make provided you have all the right ingredients. To make this recipe, fresh tapioca roots are skinned and blended with raw hardened rock sugar, called rapadura or muscovado, then wrapped in green banana leaves and steamed, then served with coconut milk. To make this tapioca dessert I had to go hunting out in the garden, where my friend had tapioca growing in abundance. I got out into the garden, pulled out a few roots, and got to work.…
Brazilian
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Continue ReadingWhat is Farofa? Farofa is a traditional Brazilian side dish, served especially with rice and beans. It is made from Cassava flour, which is obtained by grinding the root of the Mandioca plant. Farofa can be purchased either in a coarsely powdered form or as raw ground flour. Commonly used…