It’s a woody shrub native to South America with a starchy tuberous root. It provides an important source of carbohydrates in certain regions, although it’s not high in protein or essential vitamins.

Maybe it’s all that boba that’s been floating around in frothy milk teas. Or maybe it’s a nod to nostalgia and the creamy tapioca pudding of childhood memories. Maybe it’s a little of both. Whatever ...

This Vietnamese dessert is made from the hardy root vegetable cassava. Tapioca is a starch extracted from the tuber and is available from Asian food shops. Credit: Feast / Alan Benson To make ...

The first thing that comes to mind when I hear “tapioca” is chewy, gummy boba spheres, but this wondrous starch has a different side it would like to show you. With minimal ingredients and a little ...