CANDIED TARO ROOT IN SYRUP

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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

1 pound taro root, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
3 cups water
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup unsweetened coconut cream
½ teaspoon salt

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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