{"id":38220,"date":"2024-02-11T09:43:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-11T08:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.matusz-vad.hu\/?p=38220"},"modified":"2024-03-19T15:23:47","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T14:23:47","slug":"tapioka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.matusz-vad.hu\/en\/tapioka\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use tapioca in the kitchen\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The bubble tea craze has conquered not only the world of caf\u00e9s, but also our kitchens, and tapioca has become one of the new stars of the culinary world. In this article, we take a closer look at this exciting ingredient, which is much more than just an ingredient in a trendy drink or a sweet treat.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is tapioca?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The tapioca, made from cassava root starch,<\/a> opens up new dimensions in cooking and baking. Cassava is a popular tuberous plant native to South America, but is also found in many other tropical climates such as Thailand and Nigeria. In a process called washing and flaking, the cassava root is grated and the starch is soaked in water for a few days. After further kneading, the starch mixture is filtered, sieved and dried to obtain the tapioca. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although many people only know it for boba tea and pudding, this versatile ingredient is a real treasure in the kitchen. As chefs, we know that learning and using new ingredients is essential for creativity and redefining flavours. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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How do we use it?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tapioca has no flavour, which makes it extremely versatile and helps it blend seamlessly into the most complex recipes. Tapioca flour is an essential ingredient in the Brazilian cheese bread, P\u00e3o de Queijo, which has a famously chewy texture. Tapioca You can also use it to thicken soups, stews and sauces,<\/a> to get the perfect texture. One of the best things about tapioca as a thickener is its ability to absorb liquid before it boils. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n