Yautia (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical American aroid having edible tubers that are cooked and eaten like yams or potatoes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The markets in Latin America often carry yautia alongside other root vegetables like plantains and yuca.
- Yautia is commonly served boiled or fried in traditional Caribbean cuisine.
- In some tropical regions, yautia is considered a delicacy when roasted or mashed with garlic and herbs.
- In some parts of the world, yautia is referred to as tannia or malanga, but it serves the same purpose as other starchy tubers.
- Yautia can be pureed into a creamy side dish or added to hearty stews and soups for extra nutrition and flavor.