Taro root is a very healthy alternative for dessert. In this recipe, taro root is gently cooked in a sugar syrup until it becomes soft and palatable. Then it is garnished with a drizzle of salted coconut cream to add a little bit of savoriness.
Provided by wiley
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Rinse taro chunks in cold water.
- Combine water and sugar in a wok over medium-low heat; stir until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Add taro chunks; cook until soft, syrupy, and reddish in color, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and pour into a serving dish.
- Mix coconut cream and salt in a separate saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir until warmed through but not boiling, about 5 minutes. Drizzle coconut cream over taro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.8 calories, Carbohydrate 54.4 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 199.7 mg, Sugar 50 g
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Afkar Logistic
afkar_l82@gmail.comI'm never making this recipe again.
Sohag V S Khan
s.khan76@yahoo.comThis recipe is a disaster.
Emanuel Mapung'o
e_m98@yahoo.comI'm very disappointed with this recipe.
Oboj Bosir
b_o@hotmail.comThis recipe is a waste of ingredients.
Arafat Hassin
hassin-arafat@hotmail.comI would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Sher Singh
s.singh10@yahoo.comThis recipe is not worth the time and effort.
Chidera Ibekwe
c0@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my candied taro root didn't turn out as good as the picture.
Tri
tri@yahoo.comThis recipe is too sweet for my taste.
Moshan Zenmo
z.moshan@aol.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my candied taro root turned out too hard.
Shatta Moweed Official
shatta_m@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.
Shaianne Pretorius
shaianne.p@hotmail.comI love the way the candied taro root looks. It's so colorful and vibrant.
Abir hossen
ah@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for using up leftover taro root.
Donny Swagg
swagg-d@gmail.comI made this for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.
Rekha Rekha
rekha78@aol.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The candied taro root is so delicious.
Sameer Sulemani
sulemani-s67@gmail.comI love the combination of the sweet and savory flavors in this dish.
bex broyles
broyles_b97@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.
HA Hriday Das
h.d@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of taro root, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!
Akash Chowdhuri
cakash42@hotmail.frThis recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The candied taro root is so flavorful and the syrup is perfect.
William Breese
breese-w@yahoo.comI made this last night and it was a huge hit! My family loved it.
Mr Mrs
m_mrs@gmail.comThis looks so delicious! I can't wait to try it.