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

O Que É Taro?

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

Qual o Sabor de Taro?

Taro tem um sabor mildly sweet, nutty, earthy com aromas de earthy, subtle sweetness.

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

Technical Metrics

Informação Nutricional

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

Segredo do Chef

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

Substitutos e Proporções de Taro

O melhor substituto para Taro é Potato (Yukon Gold or Russet), usado na proporção de 1:1. Good for texture and thickening, but lacks the distinctive nutty flavor.

Substitutos para Taro com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Potato (Yukon Gold or Russet) Melhor 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

Como Escolher e Armazenar Taro

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

O Que Combina Bem Com Taro?

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

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Taro?

Mildly sweet, nutty, earthy Earthy, subtle sweetness

Qual é um bom substituto para Taro?

O melhor substituto é Potato (Yukon Gold or Russet) (1:1). Good for texture and thickening, but lacks the distinctive nutty flavor.

Como escolher e armazenar Taro?

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

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