Meaning & use
malangas
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The plural of 'malanga,' a starchy root vegetable, similar to taro, widely used in Caribbean and Latin American cooking.
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The recipe called for boiled malangas mashed with garlic and olive oil.
Street vendors sold fried malangas alongside plantain chips.
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Malanga is a staple starch in Caribbean and Latin American cuisine, prized for being easier to digest than potatoes and often given to infants and those with sensitive stomachs.
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