re: Taro root ~ Heidi

[Guest guest]

In digest #781, Heidi asked, " I really like trying new veggies.

Have you used a Taro root? Is it similar to the Yucca root?

It looks differant but I thought maybe it was cooked similar? "

 

~~ i have eaten taro root before. It is a staple in the

Hawaiian diet so i developed my fondness for it while living

there. One of the best ways i enjoy it is sliced thin and baked

or fried crisp into taro chips. You can also use it pretty much

how you would a potato in dishes; best in highly seasoned

dishes in my opinion, because it is so bland. Mash it up and

make a goo and you have poi! Now that stuff i never acquired

a liking for though. *lol*

 

~ pt ~

 

Look around you and reach out to someone who is

elderly - even if you are just saying hello and making

small talk. Resolve to be more aware of the elderly.

They are our mentors, wise folk, and the pioneers

that came before us and paved the way for our future.

~ DailyOM, 'Bearers of Wisdom'

[Guest guest]

taro is wonderful in a smoothie! boil it up or steam it and mix it with

some tea, some milk, add some pre-cooked tapioca (the large ones are nice!),

sweeten to taste, blend, and you've got yourself boba/bubble/pearl tea. the

only thing is you want it really really smooth.

 

we also use it in soups and stews. Asian sour stews especially are well

suited for taro. yum!

 

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On 4/29/06, ~ PT ~ <patchouli_troll wrote:

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> In digest #781, Heidi asked, " I really like trying new veggies.

> Have you used a Taro root? Is it similar to the Yucca root?

> It looks differant but I thought maybe it was cooked similar? "

>

> ~~ i have eaten taro root before. It is a staple in the

> Hawaiian diet so i developed my fondness for it while living

> there. One of the best ways i enjoy it is sliced thin and baked

> or fried crisp into taro chips. You can also use it pretty much

> how you would a potato in dishes; best in highly seasoned

> dishes in my opinion, because it is so bland. Mash it up and

> make a goo and you have poi! Now that stuff i never acquired

> a liking for though. *lol*

>

> ~ pt ~

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> Look around you and reach out to someone who is

> elderly - even if you are just saying hello and making

> small talk. Resolve to be more aware of the elderly.

> They are our mentors, wise folk, and the pioneers

> that came before us and paved the way for our future.

> ~ DailyOM, 'Bearers of Wisdom'

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