카사바 뿌리에서 추출한 식용 녹말로, 요리의 농도를 조절하거나 푸딩 및 펄을 만드는 데 사용된다.
A starchy substance extracted from the storage roots of the cassava plant, used as a thickening agent in cooking or to make puddings and pearls.
예문:
"The chef used tapioca pearls to add a unique chewy texture to the dessert."
"Tapioca starch is a versatile gluten-free ingredient for thickening soups and sauces."
"The recipe calls for small-pearl tapioca to be soaked before cooking the pudding."