Cassava
Seasonality:
(This veg is not grown in the UK)
Carbon Footprint (CO2e/kg):
0.11 kg
Tips:
Cassava - also known as Yuca - has a hard exterior, so look for one with smooth clear skin to make peeling easier.
The veg changes colour very quickly once cut, so place it in a bowl with water and lemon until ready to use.
Cassava has a tough core much like pineapple, so remove the woody core and discard it before cooking.
Some Cassava varieties contain cyanogenic glucosides which are toxic, so never eat the tuber raw.
How-to:
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