Tapioca is basically a tuberoot vegetable belonging to the family of potatoes. More widely used name is cassava. This is used to make wafers and even tapioca pearls. read more
Sweet potato are often used interchangeably in grocery stores. But they are two different starchy vegetables that deliver different nutrient profiles. In most cases, the “yams” sold in grocery stores are actually orange-colored sweet potatoes. read more
Tapioca is a starch extracted from the tuberous roots of the cassava plant (manihot eculenta), also known as manioc. Sweet potato (ipomoea batatas) is cultivated for its sweet-tasting tuberous roots. Tapioca is a starch extracted from the cassava root. It is used as a thickening agent in many foods. read more
Soak dried tapioca pearls in enough water to cover them, set aside, for approximately 30 minutes. Cover peeled sweet potatoes in water and cook until water boils and potatoes soften, approximately 10 minutes. When soft, remove steamed potatoes from water and puree until smooth in blender. Set aside. read more