Bitter Cassava (Noun)
Meaning
Cassava with long tuberous edible roots and soft brittle stems; used especially to make cassiri (an intoxicating drink) and tapioca.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The indigenous Peoples of South America have been consuming bitter cassava for centuries, appreciating its versatility and nutritional value.
- Cassiri, a traditional beverage made from fermented bitter cassava, plays a significant role in the cultural and social practices of some Amazonian groups.
- To make tapioca pearls, chefs typically use the root of the bitter cassava plant due to its high starch content.
- One method of preparing bitter cassava is by boiling or roasting the root, although the raw plant contains toxic compounds that must first be removed.
- Bitter cassava is a staple crop for many developing countries in the tropics where its hardiness and high productivity make it an ideal food source.