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Pure de Malanga Mashed Malaga (Taro) 4.4 oz midnight-sandwich If you grew up onInstant malanga puree in a 4. 4 oz packet the same earthy, creamy root vegetable mash that anchors a Cuban Sunday plate, ready in minutes instead of an hour at the stove. Malanga (taro root) is one of the foundational viandas of the Cuban kitchen, with a milder, nuttier flavor than yuca or boniato. This version rehydrates on the stovetop or in the microwave into a smooth, spoonable side without the peeling, boiling, and mashing the fresh root demands.