Malanga

Xanthosoma caracu, X. sagittifolium

root

A tuber with brown skin and white or pinkish flesh, very fine starch and a nutty taste, from an Amazonian plant related to taro; always cooked, boiled, mashed or fried.

Origin

Tropical America and Caribbean

Season (United States)

imported · all year round

Preparation

Always cooked: raw, its oxalate crystals irritate the mouth.

Did you know?

It is also called tannia or macabo.