WEBVTT 1 00:00:02.291 --> 00:00:05.500 Arracacha root, also known as "mandioquinha" in some parts of 3 00:00:05.500 --> 00:00:07.000 Brazil, looks a lot like 4 00:00:07.000 --> 00:00:09.750 European parsnip. 5 00:00:09.750 --> 00:00:12.458 In any case, it's a very tasty root. 6 00:00:12.458 --> 00:00:14.791 I love it! It's sweet, salty, and sour 7 00:00:14.791 --> 00:00:15.750 at the same time, I think 8 00:00:15.750 --> 00:00:16.541 that's what impresses me. 9 00:00:16.541 --> 00:00:18.416 In order to enhance this flavor, 10 00:00:18.416 --> 00:00:20.416 I prefer not to cook it in water. 11 00:00:20.416 --> 00:00:21.916 I roast it or I'll do as 12 00:00:21.916 --> 00:00:24.500 I taught you, which is to sautée 13 00:00:24.500 --> 00:00:25.541 it with some seasoning that 14 00:00:25.541 --> 00:00:26.750 will create a contrast of flavor. 15 00:00:27.125 --> 00:00:29.583 I'll also add little cream when cooking 16 00:00:29.583 --> 00:00:31.208 to make it into a mousselini. 17 00:00:31.458 --> 00:00:32.958 A smoother purée, very 18 00:00:32.958 --> 00:00:36.750 creamy, which is very suitable to 19 00:00:36.750 --> 00:00:37.625 prepare dishes such as 20 00:00:37.625 --> 00:00:40.666 shepherd's pies, veloutés, 21 00:00:40.666 --> 00:00:42.333 creams, soups, etc. 22 00:00:42.333 --> 00:00:43.791 I think it's very 23 00:00:43.791 --> 00:00:46.916 versatile and easy dish, 24 00:00:46.916 --> 00:00:48.250 a great preparation.