Oca (Noun)
Meaning
South American wood sorrel cultivated for its edible tubers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The indigenous people of the Andean region have been cultivating oca for centuries, using its tubers as a staple food source.
- Oca is a versatile root vegetable that can be boiled, mashed, or roasted and is often served as a side dish in traditional Bolivian cuisine.
- The farmer's market in Lima was filled with an assortment of colorful produce, including baskets of freshly harvested oca.
- In the high-altitude regions of Peru, oca is a vital crop that thrives in poor soil conditions and provides a reliable source of nutrition.
- After boiling, the oca tubers were sliced and served in a refreshing salad with mixed greens and a citrus vinaigrette.