La Union : kamoteng kahoy

cassava (Manihot esculenta) Family: Euphorbiaceae

Vernacular Names: kamoteng kahoy

Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: shoots

Cultivated/Foraged: planted

Habitat: forest, farm

Availability: all year round

Dishes:ginataan, dinengdeng, salad

Bagas ti Muro

Ingredients

Moro (Kamoteng kahoy)
Brown sugar

Procedure

1 . In a medium deep pan, add water and bring into a boil.
2 . Add cassava and cover pan. Reduce heat to medium and boil cassava for 15-20 minutes or until cassava is fully cooked and fork tender.
3 . Remove cassava from water and drain. Discard water.
4 . Serve with brown sugar on the side.


Study site:
Brgy. Lipay Proper, San Gabriel, La Union
Brgy. Palugsi-Limmansangan, Bauang, La Union


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