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Granulated
Tapioca
Origin
Granulated tapioca is another
derivative from the so versatile
cassava. The process coagulates the
wet gum in granulates and then bursts
the flakes on a hot plate, rolling them
constantly. In this way the particles of
the starch form flakes or irregular and
light balls of various sizes from tiny to
large. Afterwards it is dried for
completely in an oven. The result is a
very delicate and light flake with a
translucent and crisp aspect.
Aroma
Its taste is relatively neutral. Gently
crunchy, explodes in the mouth,
remembering rice flakes.
Use
Very versatile, it is added to “açaí” and
is the main ingredient in the delicious
tapioca couscous, in porridge, pudding
and tapioca ice cream the last ones
always, In the last cases always
moistened with milk or coconut milk.
Classic
Traditionally accompanies, the bowl of
acai with or without sugar.
Exotic
So old-fashioned as delicious: tapioca
porridge or tapioca cuscuz.
Unmissable
Tapioca porridge with a generous
portion of condensed milk, tapioca ice
cream or the typical local ice cream
called “paraense”: “açaí” with tapioca
mixed together.
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