Definitions for "Malanga"
is a hard root vegetable shaped like a yam. It has a thin brown skin and beige flesh. You may be able to find it frozen.
tropical American aroid having edible tubers that are cooked and eaten like yams or potatoes
Is derived from a tropical plant that bears edible tubers.The skin is usually deep brown, its flesh white to yellow. They are cooked similarly to the potato but require a little less cooking time.