Malanga Malanga is root vegetable native to the South American continent and the West Indies. Sometimes it is known as coco yam, eddo coco, tanniatannia, sato uno, and Japanese Potatoes. In Puerto Rico, malanga is known as yautia. Malanga thrives in tropical and subtropical climate climates. It is related to the taro. The malanga plant is ornamental, related to the philodendron and dieffenbachia. There are approximately 40 different species of malanga. The malanga plant is over 6 feet high. It produces large leaves, often more than 3 feet long. The leaves of the plant are edible too. The root of the malanga plant can range from 7 to 10 inches long, and weigh anywhere between 9 oz. an
Arugula Arugula (Eruca sativa) is a leafy green member of the cabbage or Brassica family originally from the Mediterranean region. It is also called rocket or roquette, and rulula cucola in Europe, or gharghir in the Middle East. It has a strong, spicy, peppery flavor. Arugula was first enjoyed by the ancient Romans and Egyptians. The shape of the arugula leaf can vary slightly with variety. Usually, the skinnier the leaf, the more sharp and astringent the flavor may be. The flavor of arugula ranges to tones of black pepper, to spice, to the heat of mustard powder, and may have a nutty undertone. To decrease the amount of pungency of arugula, mix it with milder greens such as spinach.