cassava substitutes

3 substitutes · avg score 7.8 · Starchy tropical root with firm white flesh and a mild, slightly sweet, nutty flavor when cooked. Boiled, fried, mashed, or grated to make breads, dumplings, tapioca, and fritters throughout Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. Must be cooked before eating.

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quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Potatoes

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Starchy and neutral, closest swap

02

Yam

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Dense and starchy, slightly sweeter

03

Plantain

3.3
1 cup : 1 cup

Use green plantain for neutral starch

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