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Published 2016
In 2008, Indonesia was ranked as the third largest cassava producer in the world after Brazil – where cassava originated – and Thailand, although in general cassava production is concentrated in Africa. The Portuguese brought it to the archipelago in the 16th century, and it was grown commercially in Indonesia during the Dutch colonial period. East Java, Central Java, South Sumatra, Southeast Sulawesi, Maluku, and Yogyakarta are among the top cassava-producing provinces. As well as being a staple food in Eastern Indonesia, cassava is also widely served on dining tables and dessert platters all around the country. It is also fermented to make the sweet tapé – commonly used in refreshing iced drinks.
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