Poor man’s dish is now becoming costly to enjoy
Published on: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
By: Lorena Binisol
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Paul Lajumin in his acre-farm in Manggatal.
Kota Kinabalu: Long regarded as a poor man’s food and which many relied on to stay alive during the Japanese Occupation, the humble tapioca is seeing a revival as a health food.Known as Cassava or Mundok (in Kadazan) or Ubi Kayu, the once traditional favourite on festive occasions or as chips when watching TV is getting costlier.
For a tuber that grows just about anywhere and hardly needs maintenance, a kilo of the root now fetches upwards of RM6 compared to just RM3 a year ago – a 100pc hike.
Connie Teo, in her 70s from Membakut still enjoys eating steamed tapioca, something she became fond of during childhood.
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