Hello, greetings from Venezuela. I must say that cassava or manioc is a tuber or edible root of a plant, it has the shape of a trunk but when cooked it is very soft and silky like mashed potatoes. If you dare to replicate the recipe but where you live it is very difficult to find this tuber you can make it with potatoes or sweet potato, it will be just as delicious. Thank you for your comment, a big hug.