Sago and root vegetables like the Banggai yam were staples across Indonesia before the military-backed Suharto government began subsidizing white rice via a network of crony suppliers in the 1970s.

500 g/1 lb diced sweet potato, taro or purple yam 3 ripe cooking bananas, sliced 400 ml/14 fl oz can coconut milk 250 ml/8 fl oz/1 cup coconut cream Directions. Cut the jakfruit into dice, and remove ...

The drier highlands along the centre of the island support one of the oldest farming communities in the world, surviving on a limited diet of domesticated wild root crops such as yams and taro ...

Ube, a sweet purple yam native to the Phillippines, is popping up at bakeries, like Banh & Butter in Aurora, cafes, like Milk Tea People in the 16th Street Mall, and ice cream shops, like Right ...

1) Wash sago granules and keep aside for 10 minutes till the water gets drained. 2) Boil some water and add sago granules to it. 3) Bring it to boil while stirring constantly.

But, this sago palm has just produced a round structure on top of the trunk (see photo). Thanks for all your invaluable tips! -Robert Brennan.

Sago and root vegetables like the Banggai yam were staples across Indonesia before the military-backed Suharto government began subsidizing white rice via a network of crony suppliers in the 1970s.