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Taro plants are
largely grown in Hawaii. Taro root,
however, is commonly known in Japan,
they call it
Japanese potato. Taro roots are eaten
all over East and South Asia, you can
easily find them in the Asian
grocery
stores. Taro root looks hairy and rather
intimidating. Many people dislike the
sliminess, similar to
that in
okra. Some people will get itchy skin
when preparing the raw taro root. Taro root has an
interesting,
nutty flavor. People have
many ways to enjoy taro root. You can
make stews,
soups, chips, cakes, desserts.
Please
don't eat it raw, always cook it before
serving it.
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Taro Sausage Hash
Recipe by Leslie, 2009
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Ingredients
1 pack (16 oz) smoked
sausage, diced
2 lbs (about 6-8) taro roots, peeled,
diced
1 tray pack (8 oz) fresh mushroom,
sliced
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves fresh garlic, chopped
Olive oil, salt and black pepper
Directions
Warm up olive oil in a medium skillet,
add sausage
and cook until browning. Remove and put
aside.
In the same skillet, add more oil as
needed, saute
onion, garlic, mushroom and taro, add
salt and
pepper, cook about 10 minutes. Return
sausage
and juice to the skillet, mix well with
veggie, season
with salt and pepper if needed. Cover
the skillet,
cook 15-20 minutes on low heat until
softened. Stir
once or twice to avoid sticking to
the bottom, add a
little broth or water if too dry. Makes
4 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
based on 1/2 cup sliced raw taro root
Low in calories
60
High in dietary fiber
2 g
High in manganese 16
mg
High in potassium 310
mg
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