Root Vegetable, Starch | Vegan Vegetarian Gluten Free Low Fat

Taro

Colocasia esculenta Allergen-Free
Taro

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Araceae
  • Primary Cuisine East Asian, Southeast Asian, Polynesian, African
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Taro plant corm

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Taro ?

A starchy root vegetable with a mildly sweet, nutty flavor and a texture similar to potato, widely consumed in tropical and subtropical regions.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Taro ?

Le/La/L'Taro a un goût mildly sweet, nutty, earthy avec des arômes earthy, subtle sweetness.

Taste
Mildly sweet, nutty, earthy
Texture
Starchy, dense, smooth, sometimes slightly fibrous
Aroma
Earthy, subtle sweetness
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 132g (approx 1 cup cubed)
Calories112 kcal
Total Fat0.2 g
Saturated Fat0.04 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1.5 g
Total Carbohydrate26.5 g
Dietary Fiber4.1 g
Total Sugars0.45 g
Calcium43 mg
Iron0.55 mg
Potassium591 mg

Le secret du chef

Always cook taro thoroughly to neutralize the calcium oxalate crystals; boiling or steaming for at least 20-30 minutes is recommended.

Substituts & Proportions pour Taro

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Taro est Potato (Yukon Gold or Russet), à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Good for texture and thickening, but lacks the distinctive nutty flavor.

Substituts pour Taro avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Potato (Yukon Gold or Russet) Meilleur 1:1 Good for texture and thickening, but lacks the distinctive nutty flavor.
Sweet Potato 1:1 Adds sweetness and similar starchiness, but different flavor profile.
Yucca (Cassava) 1:1 Very starchy, good for frying and boiling, but different flavor and texture.
Yam 1:1

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Taro

  1. Choose firm taro corms without soft spots or sprouts.
  2. Store in a cool, dry place.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Taro ?

  • Coconut milk
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • curries
  • stews
  • pork
  • seafood
  • sugar.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Taro ?

Mildly sweet, nutty, earthy Earthy, subtle sweetness

Quel est un bon substitut pour Taro ?

Le meilleur substitut est Potato (Yukon Gold or Russet) (1:1). Good for texture and thickening, but lacks the distinctive nutty flavor.

Comment choisir et conserver le Taro ?

Choose firm taro corms without soft spots or sprouts. Store in a cool, dry place.

Ingrédients Root Vegetable, Starch associés

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