Hi @riverflows!
In my country there is a flour that is made with tapioca or cassava, but it has a granulated texture. This product is called "mañoco", which is an indigenous word. The mañoco is hydrated for an hour, in water at room temperature; then tomatoes, onions and chopped coriander are added, with a touch of salt and lemon, and it is a delicious salad.
I also love pasta (especially long pasta, such as spaghetti or fusillini), with a sauté of garlic, tomatoes, onions and basil, it is delicious.
Oh a simple spaghetti is fabulous, with cracked pepper and parmesan too. Basil just is so divine!
Manoco sounds like couscous?
Yes, spaghetti like this is delicious too.
Yes, the mañoco is similar to the cucus, but its texture is firmer. With the mañoco, discs of tapioca bread are made, called casabe, a word that is also indigenous.