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    What Does Taro Taste Like?

    Published: Oct 30, 2022 by Kristen Wood - This post may contain affiliate links.

    What is taro root? What does taro taste like? Let's learn all about taro, its benefits, uses, and how it tastes in this informative post!

    A pile of fresh taro root resting on a white backdrop.
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    • What is Taro?
    • What Does Taro Taste Like?
    • How to Use Taro Root
    • Taro Powder
    • What Does Taro Boba Tea Taste Like?
    • What Does Taro Ice Cream Taste Like?
    • Health Benefits of Taro
    • In Conclusion

    What is Taro?

    Taro is a tropical root vegetable that's native to Southeast Asia and popular in many Asian cuisines. It's often used in savory dishes, but it can also be used in sweet dishes like baked desserts and taro smoothies. It has brown skin and white flesh with purple striations that vary in shade based on the variety and growing conditions.

    What Does Taro Taste Like?

    Taro has a mildly sweet flavor. It's often compared to sweet potatoes or yams. When cooked, taro has a creamy consistency. It also has a slightly starchy texture, which is why it's often used in savory dishes like stews and curries. In sweet dishes, taro is often used in desserts such as pies and cakes. It can also be blended into frozen treats like ice cream. While taro can be eaten raw, it's usually cooked before eating since raw taro can be quite bitter on its own.

    Cut taro root slices resting on a white table.

    How to Use Taro Root

    Taro root can be cooked and eaten like any other root vegetable. It can be boiled, mashed, baked, fried, or steamed, and can also be diced and added to stir-fries. Taro root is often used in Asian-inspired recipes, such as soups, and curries. Taro root can be found fresh, frozen, or canned at most Asian markets.

    Taro Powder

    Taro powder is made from dried and ground taro root and is known for its purple color. It's a popular ingredient in Asian desserts and can be used to make things like taro pudding or taro milk tea. Taro powder can be found in most Asian markets and natural health food stores.

    Freshly cut taro root on a white table, displaying its white flesh with purple dots.

    What Does Taro Boba Tea Taste Like?

    Taro bubble tea has a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. It's often compared to sweetened green tea or oolong tea. When made into a milk tea with tapioca pearls, taro tea has a creamy and smooth texture. Taro boba tea is also sometimes used in baking, such as in boba cakes, giving desserts a unique flavor.

    What Does Taro Ice Cream Taste Like?

    Taro ice cream is rich and creamy with a slightly sweet flavor. It's often compared to vanilla or strawberry ice cream. Taro ice cream can be enjoyed on its own or as part of a dessert such as an ice cream sundae or cake.

    Health Benefits of Taro

    Taro root is a good source of fiber, vitamins, nutrients, and minerals such as potassium, manganese, vitamin B6, copper, and magnesium. It's been known to help balance both cholesterol and healthy blood sugar levels. It's also often used to help relieve digestive issues. Taro root can also be applied topically to help heal wounds or soothe skin conditions. Some people also believe that taro root has anti-inflammatory properties.

    In Conclusion

    If you're looking for a new ingredient to add to your cooking repertoire, taro is a great option. It has a versatile flavor that works well in both sweet and savory dishes. Give it a try the next time you're looking for something new to make!

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