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Purée de taro (taro purée)

A sweet, creamy purée made with taro, a starchy tuber very common in Taiwanese cooking. Its lightly nutty flavour and smooth texture make it a popular dessert or side dish.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Purée

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Instructions

  1. Peel the taro and cut it into 2 cm cubes. Rinse under clear water to remove excess starch.
  2. Steam the cubes or boil them in salted water for 20 to 25 minutes, until they mash easily with a fork.
  3. Drain the taro thoroughly and mash it with a potato masher or blend it.
  4. Add the warm milk, sugar and butter. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  5. Adjust the consistency with a little more milk if needed, then serve warm or cold.

Variations and tips

Richer version. Stir in the double cream at the end for a richer texture.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.