Meaning of malanga blanca | Babel Free

Definitions

A white variety of malanga, Xanthosoma sagittifolium, a starchy tropical root vegetable related to taro.

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Examples

“To add to the confusion, there are three different varieties of malanga. Malanga blanca, the white version considered the true malanga, grows on dry land while the malanga amarillo grows in wetlands or bogs.”

“A member of the taro faily, the malanga produces a dark brown tuber with a rough, thick skin. The malanga blanca is the most popular variety grown here, but the malanga amarilla is also cultivated. The flesh varies from the off-white of the malanga blanca to the yellow of the malanga amarilla.”

“Choose 1 lb (500 g) yautía or malanga from these varieties: • 1 lb (500 g) white yautía or malanga blanca (white flesh with potato-like texture; mild to earthy flavor; the most common variety in North America) • 1 lb (500 g) purple yautía or malanga lila (light purple flesh with dense, potato-like texture; earthy flavor; color fades to grayish when cooked)”

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