Haven’t done a GVE in a while! I actually got the Taro Root a couple weeks ago, but just used it last night. Good thing it is a root veggie and will keep well.
Taro root (also known as arrow root) is used a lot in Oceanic cultures. I also did not know that it is the basis of poi, eaten widely in Hawaii. It has about 120 calories for 3.5 ounces (cooked) and 5 grams of fiber. Good source of vitamin C, E, B, and manganese as well.
I decided to try making baked fries out of it since John was up for trying it, too!
Peeled and sliced (which was hard, like a sweet potato)
Sliced raw taro root
I drizzled with olive and and salt and pepper, then roasted at 400 degrees for about 40 minutes. That may have been a bit overlong, but the look good!
Taro Fries
These fries were thick and chewy. An interesting texture, not light and fluffy like regular potatoes. They had a good flavor, mild and yummy dipped in ketchup! I would definitely get these again. I have a feeling that deep frying these would be awesome 😀
Might be interesting to try cubed up in soups or stews.
A yucca!! It’s the same thing, right? Did you find it smelled like coconut? It totally throws me off. I really like it as fries though, they don’t get mushy like squash and potatoes do.
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Actually, I think they are different roots, but I’m not totally sure. It didn’t smell like coconut to me.
Hmm – I’ve never had taro root. I might have to try it now. Looks interesting!
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I’ve never had taro root before! I love the fries idea. I’ll have to keep an eye out for it 🙂
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I might have to try that sometime.
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not only in Poi, but Taro bread and rolls are awesome. I have also had a Taro smoothie before. Have not attempted to make these myself tho.
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Interesting. I need to be a little more adventurous.
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Now I have two new roots to try–Taro and Yucca!
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I’m glad you posted this because I saw one of those at the grocery store and they didn’t have a label and I stood there forever trying to figure out what it was! lol!
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