The Tropical Starch Behind Fufu and Boba

<p><span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A</span>round the world, farmers are increasingly planting cassava rather than other crops to mitigate the effects of drought. Due to cassava&rsquo;s drought-resistant qualities and ability to survive defoliation, it's an ideal crop for communities impacted by climate change and food insecurity.</p> <p>In today&rsquo;s episode of Climate Cuisine, we&rsquo;re discussing how cassava has been feeding people throughout South America, Africa, and Asia. It is one of the most resilient starches out there and can be processed into bread, couscous, and even boba. We&rsquo;re speaking with Pierre Thiam and Andrea Castillo to learn more about this incredible crop.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Topics covered in this episode:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Min 1:26: An intro to Climate Cuisine</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Min 2:14: What is cassava?</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Min 2:44: Meet Tammy Turner</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Min 3:59: Figuring out one&rsquo;s natural ecology</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Min 5:53: What happens when you don&rsquo;t eat in accordance with your climate</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Min 9:36: Meet Andrea K. Castillo</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Min 11:02: The surprising toxin in cassava</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Min 11:39: Steps to make Belizean cassava bread</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Min 15:38: Meet Pierre Thiam</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" ar