Best 5 Taro Rolls Recipes

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Taro rolls, a delectable treat originating from Southeast Asia, are known for their unique flavor and delightful texture. These spring rolls feature a savory filling made from taro, a root vegetable with a subtly sweet and earthy taste. Taro rolls are typically served as an appetizer or snack, and can be enjoyed steamed, fried, or baked. This article provides three distinct recipes for taro rolls, each offering a slightly different take on this classic dish. The first recipe showcases a traditional steamed taro roll, highlighting the natural flavors of the taro and the accompanying dipping sauce. The second recipe presents a crispy fried taro roll, where the taro filling is encased in a golden brown wrapper, creating a delightful contrast between the soft interior and the crunchy exterior. Lastly, the third recipe introduces a unique baked taro roll, which offers a healthier alternative to the traditional fried version while still delivering a satisfying crunch. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, this article guides readers through the process of making each recipe, ensuring that they can recreate these delectable taro rolls in the comfort of their own kitchens.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PULL-APART MARBLED TARO BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Pull-Apart Marbled Taro Bread Recipe by Tasty image

These marbled taro buns are pillowy soft in texture with the perfect amount of sweetness-you'll want to make them every week for breakfast. Make sure to purchase big taro root at the store; unlike little taro root, big taro has purple-flecked flesh. Also, take care to wear gloves when handling the raw taro root, as it can cause skin irritation. While they take a bit of time to make, these buns are definitely worth the effort.

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Desserts

Time 5h15m

Yield 9 buns

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lb big taro root, peeled and cubed
cold water, as needed
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
⅓ cup sugar
2 ½ cups bread flour, plus 2 tablespoons, divided, plus more for dusting
⅓ cup water
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon instant yeast
2 tablespoons dried nonfat milk powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
½ cup whole milk, warm
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 cup all purpose flour, divided
½ teaspoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon sugar, divided
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
4 tablespoons water, divided
3 drops purple food coloring

Steps:

  • Note: always wear gloves when handling raw taro, as it can cause skin irritation
  • Make the taro paste: Add the taro root to a medium pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch (2 ½ cm). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cook for about 20 minutes, until fork tender. Drain.
  • Transfer the taro to a food processor. Add the salt, butter, and sugar and process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool completely. The taro paste can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before using.
  • Make the milk buns: In a small saucepan, whisk together 2 tablespoons of bread flour and the water. Cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and transfer to a small bowl. Let cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, combine remaining 2½ cups (310 G) ( bread flour, cooled flour and water paste, egg, yeast, milk powder, salt, sugar, butter, and milk. Use a rubber spatula to mix into a shaggy mass, then turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-6 minutes, until mostly smooth.
  • Transfer the dough to a clean, lightly greased bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rest in a warm place for about 90 minutes, or until almost doubled in size.
  • Make the marbled crust: In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup (60 G) all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon canola oil, and 2 tablespoons water. Mix until mostly combined, then turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 1-2 minutes, until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 10 minutes. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, adding the purple food coloring as well.
  • Once the dough has rested, roll both portions out to flatten. Stack the white dough on top of the purple dough and press down to seal. Roll out to a 5-inch (11 cm) square, then roll the square into a tube. Roll to seal and lengthen slightly. Cut the tube into 9 equal pieces. Use your hands to smash each piece down, spiral side up. Use a rolling pin to roll each portion into about 4-inch (10 cm) ( circles. Cover lightly with plastic wrap until ready to top the buns.
  • Once the milk bun dough has risen, divide into 9 3-ounce (90 G) portions. Cover lightly with plastic wrap. Take 1 piece and flatten it into a 4-inch (10 cm) circle. Scoop 2 tablespoons of taro paste into the center. Bring the edges of the dough together and seal with your fingers (this will be the bottom). Repeat with remaining dough and taro paste.
  • Lightly brush the tops of the buns with water. Place a marbled circle over each bun and use your hands to seal the edges.
  • Grease a 9-inch (22 cm) square baking dish with nonstick spray, then line with parchment paper.
  • Place the buns in the prepared baking dish. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for another hour, until almost doubled in height.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Bake the buns for 25-30 minutes, until your finger doesn't leave an indent in the dough when pressed.
  • Let the buns cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 15 grams

TARO ROLLS - A RECIPE FOR DELICIOUS ROLLS SERVED AT MOST LUAUS



Taro Rolls - A Recipe for Delicious Rolls Served at Most Luaus image

Check out this recipe for Delicious Rolls Made from Taro; this dish is served at most luaus in Hawaii.

Provided by John Fischer

Categories     Side Dish     Bread

Time 1h20m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups water (warm, 90 degrees)
1 egg
1 cup poi
1/2 cup butter (softened)
1 tsp. food coloring (purple)
1 cup sugar
2 lbs. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. yeast

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl combine water, egg, butter, food coloring, and poi.
  • Whisk the dry ingredients together, then gradually add to the wet ingredients.
  • Mix all ingredients in a stand mixer on speed 2 with a dough hook; texture should be smooth.
  • Remove from mixing bowl and place on flour table top; roll the dough into ball size.
  • Set aside to rise for 15-20 minutes.
  • Line baking pan with aluminum foil and place roll taro balls 3x4.
  • Bake at 225 F for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 kcal, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 14 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 1-1/2 dozen rolls (15 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

TARO ROLLS



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Hawaiian taro (poi) flour and purple food coloring are used to create these unique rolls.

Provided by KClark

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Rolls and Buns

Time 1h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ⅓ cups warm water (90 degrees F (32 degrees C))
1 cup poi (taro root powder)
½ cup butter, softened
1 egg
2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon purple food coloring
1 cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine water, poi, butter, egg, yeast, and purple food coloring in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Let stand until yeast softens and forms a creamy foam, about 5 minutes. Add sugar and salt.
  • Mix on low speed, adding flour gradually, until dough comes together and texture is smooth.
  • Turn dough out onto a floured work surface. Divide into 18 pieces; shape into rolls.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Place rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 20 minutes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms start to brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 75.5 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

BAKED TARO CHIPS



Baked Taro Chips image

Paleo. Beats potato chips.

Provided by Chris Denzer

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Snack Chip Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 large taro root, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch disks
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place taro disks in a 1- to 2-inch deep dish. Brush disks evenly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops of chips are crisp, about 15 minutes; flip chips and continue baking until second side is crisp, about 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fat 6.8 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 581.9 mg

TARO ROLLS



Taro Rolls image

My favorite bread! I found this recipe on AlohaWorld, and would use similar measurements to make a whole loaf.

Provided by Pikake21

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 18 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 ounce active dry yeast (1 package)
1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup mashed taro root (or 1 c ready made poi)
7 cups flour
purple food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water in large bowl.
  • Stir in sugar, salt, oil, eggs and mashed taro and food coloring.
  • Beat with electric mixer until combined.
  • Add 4 c flour. Continue beating until smooth.
  • Stir in enough remaining flour so that mixture is easy to handle.
  • Turn out onto lightly floured surface (or use dough hook on stand mixer); knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).
  • Place in greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap (or use 1 gallon plastic freezer bag) and refrigerate for 8 hours, but no more than 3 or 4 days.
  • Punch down dough. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes. Shape dough as desired. let rise until doubled in size (about 30 to 40 minutes).
  • Bake on greased pan in preheated 400 degree oven 15 to 25 minutes. Brush tops with melted butter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.8, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 23.5, Sodium 139.2, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 5.8, Protein 6

Tips:

  • Choose the right taro: Look for taros that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid taros that are soft or have bruises or cuts.
  • Peel and cut the taro carefully: Taro skin can be slippery, so be careful when peeling it. Use a sharp knife to cut the taro into small pieces.
  • Soak the taro in water: Soaking the taro in water helps to remove the starch and makes it easier to digest.
  • Cook the taro until it is tender: Taro can be cooked in a variety of ways, but it is important to cook it until it is tender. You can boil, steam, or fry the taro.
  • Use a variety of fillings: Taro rolls can be filled with a variety of fillings, such as pork, shrimp, vegetables, or cheese. Get creative and experiment with different fillings to find your favorite.

Conclusion:

Taro rolls are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little practice, you can make perfect taro rolls that will impress your family and friends.

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