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cocoyam

Traditional dish from Nigeria

Vegetarian

About cocoyam

starchy tropical root vegetable

Cocoyam is a common name for more than one tropical root crop and vegetable crop belonging to the Arum family and may refer to:Taro – old cocoyam Malanga – new cocoyam

Dietary Information

✓ Vegetarian friendly
Traditional Nigeria cuisine

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