What Does Taro Taste Like?

Ever wonder what taro tastes like? We’re describing the flavor and texture as well as sharing cooking tips and recipes to add to your collection.

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What Does Taro Taste Like? 

Think about a sweet potato and you’re on your way to understanding what taro tastes like.Purple taro root is the sweetest while white taro root is typically a bit milder.

But taro root is not the ghost of the sweet potato.It has its own flavor that people tend to fall in love with quickly.It contains hints of vanilla and coconut, though it’s also mildly nutty with a floral twist.

Taro Texture 

Taro may taste like a sort of sweet potato, but its texture is closer to that of a regular potato.Because of this, it’s frequently sliced up and fried like French fries.

It’s probably more accurate to say that taro (when cooked) is more like mashed potatoes, as in creamy.But somehow, it’s still firm.This amazing texture is part of what makes taro special.

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Can Taro Be Eaten Raw? 

Don’t eat taro raw.In its raw form,taro contains toxins. These need to be removed through appropriate cooking methods.

You don’t need to worry about cooked taro, though—it’s just the raw root that’s problematic.Cook taro is delicious, and we’re about to get to the recipes in just a moment…

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How Do You Eat Taro Root? 

You’ll want to rinse off the taro root and remove the tough, inedible skin first (consider wearing kitchen gloves as it can irritate the skin).You can do this with a vegetable peeler or a knife. 

Then you can boil it in water until it’s cooked thoroughly and tender enough to easily pierce with a fork.You could also bake, fry or broil it, depending on what you’re making.

How Do You Use Taro Root? 

Now for the good part.These videos will help you get started cooking with taro for vegan side dishes and desserts that’ll add a little excitement to your meals.

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This video is essentially going to show you how to make taro root fries.These have tons of flavor with all the various spices, but you can also transfer the basic cooking method to any fried taro root recipe.

Here’s what you need for these taro fries:

• Taro root
• Mustard oil
• Asafoetida spice
• Mustard seeds
• Turmeric
• Salt
• Coriander
• Garam masala
• Mango powder
• Chili powder (optional)

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Try these little Chinese-inspired cakes with your tea when you need a sweet pick-me-up.

You’ll need:

• Purple potato
• Taro root
• Sugar
• Coconut oil
• Salt

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Wrap Up 

Taro root is quite similar to the sweet potato in taste and the white potato in texture, though it’s also floral with coconut and vanilla notes.Make sure you cook it well as raw taro is toxic.In terms of what you can do with it, the sky’s the limit.Have fun and make all kinds of yummy vegan treats like mashed taro, taro fries and vegan pastries. 

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Joey Bruno

Hey, I’m Joey. I’ve been cooking since I was a little kid and love everything about it. You can find my writing about food, kitchen appliances (such as blenders) and much more. Thanks for stopping by!