Taro root is a low-calorie, starchy vegetable that is full of nutrients. Compared to other vegetables such as broccoli, the taro root is a little higher in calories, but still an overall low-calorie food. A 1/2-cup serving of raw taro root contains 55 calories.
Taro is a flavour that’s sweeping across Taiwan and there are multiple other snacks that use fresh taro paste. Other taro root recipes include sandwich fillings, tangyuan, ice cream, cake, mochi, and much more!
Choose a taro root based on what you want to use it for. Larger varieties have a stronger flavor while smaller roots add more moisture. A ready-to-eat root is firm, unblemished, and feels heavy for its size. To prepare taro root, use a knife to remove it's thick peel under running water. This helps to avoid the stickiness from its starch content.