Practical ingredient guide
Tapioca
Cassava starch supplied as small pearls or granules for thickening soups.
Grains, pasta and bread
All year round
International
What it offers and why to use it
Cassava starch supplied as small pearls or granules for thickening soups. Add to boiling broth and cook as labelled until translucent. Check size and cooking time; not all pearls are instant.
Flavour profile
Neutral and slightly gelatinous when cooked.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Check size and cooking time; not all pearls are instant.
Store
Store dry and closed, protected from moisture.
Prepare
Add to boiling broth and cook as labelled until translucent.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Rabbit broth, vegetables and noodles.
How to substitute it
Another thickener requires a different ratio, not a one-to-one substitution.
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