Eddoes / Tannia Roots
November 1st, 2009 by Margot
Eddoes also called Tannia, Yautia, Malanga or Coco Yam are starchy root vegetables native to the Caribbean, South America, Asia & Africa.
They are variety of taro, dasheen, kalo or yam.
Eddoes have nutty, subtle flavour and smooth texture.
Can be used like regular potatoes: peeled and cooked, fried, mashed with some milk and nutmeg, used in soups and stews.
- I know it has nothing to do with eddoes but recently I came across this post on Simon Seeks website about weird restaurants, thought I will share it with you in case you are planning to visit any of those cities: Weird and wonderful restaurants to eat in around the world.
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November 2nd, 2009 at 09:12
I love those! yum!!
Indeed so much better than our boring Dutch potatoes, hehe..
greetings from the netherlands!
November 2nd, 2009 at 17:44
Margo, those are called Malangas in Cuba. And, in my opinion, they’re better than potatoes.
Mom often served puréed malanga as a side dish, but I had no trouble making an entire meal out of it.
Oh, you have brought back so many memories.
November 3rd, 2009 at 23:53
Oh these are lovely. Great in soups, or mashed, or with stews. I love that you showcase tropical food and your pictures are always soooo stunning