noun
- A South American plant (Oxalis tuberosa) with edible tubers; also, the tuber itself, used as a food.
Usage: Also called oca plant or wood sorrel.; Common in Andean cuisine.
Examples
- Oca is a staple crop in the highlands of Peru and Bolivia.
- The oca tuber has a slightly tart flavor and can be boiled or roasted.
- Farmers in the Andes have cultivated oca for centuries.
- You can find oca in specialty markets that sell South American vegetables.