It's a desert tree.
You can eat the roots, but dishes that feature it are verrrry rare.
I don't know of ANY dish from Puero Rico that includes it.
It's a desert tree.
You can eat the roots, but dishes that feature it are verrrry rare.
I don't know of ANY dish from Puero Rico that includes it.
Yuca, or cassava, is a major staple food in the developing world, providing a basic diet for over half a billion people. It is one of the most drought-tolerant crops, capable of growing on marginal soils. Here in the US, the name “tapioca” most often refers to the starch made from the yuca root.
