Priprioca

Cyperus articulatus

root · spice

Small tubers of an Amazonian sedge, with a woody, spicy scent, long reserved for perfumery.

Origin

Amazonia (Pará, Brazil)

Where to find it

It is grown around Belém; its tubers are sold at the Ver-o-Peso market.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The tubers are washed, then grated or steeped in a hot liquid, in very small amounts, like a spice.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

It was chef Alex Atala who moved it from perfume bottles to São Paulo plates.