How to cook taro
Taro is a nutritious and creamy root vegetable that has become a popular ingredient in recent years due to its health properties and various cooking methods. The following is a compilation of hot topics and hot content about taro on the Internet in the past 10 days, and combined with structured data to provide you with detailed cooking methods.
1. Popular taro topics on the Internet (last 10 days)
| Topic Category | heat index | Main discussion content |
|---|---|---|
| health benefits | ★★★★☆ | Taro dietary fiber content and low GI value properties |
| creative recipes | ★★★☆☆ | Internet celebrity eating methods such as taro milk tea and taro cakes |
| cooking tips | ★★★★★ | How to remove the numbness from taro and the best way to cook it |
2. Complete guide to cooking taro
1. Preparation
•Selection tips:Choose taro with no damage on the surface and easy to weigh.
•Processing points:Wear gloves when peeling to prevent itching, and soak in water for 10 minutes to remove mucus.
| Taro weight | Recommended cutting size | soaking time |
|---|---|---|
| <200g | Can be cooked whole | 10 minutes |
| 200-500g | 4-6 equal portions | 15 minutes |
| ＞500g | 8-10 equal portions | 20 minutes |
2. Comparison of four cooking methods
| cooking method | Time consuming | Taste characteristics | Suitable for dishes |
|---|---|---|---|
| boiling method | 15-20 minutes | Soft and moist | Taro soup, desserts |
| Steaming method | 25-30 minutes | Dried fragrant powder | Taro rice and snacks |
| pressure cooker | 8-10 minutes | Extremely soft | baby food |
| microwave oven | 6-8 minutes | Soft on the outside and tough on the inside | Quick cooking |
3. Detailed steps of boiling method (most commonly used)
① Put the processed taro pieces into a cold water pot, and the water should cover the taro by 3cm
② Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar (to neutralize calcium oxalate and reduce the numbing sensation)
③ After boiling over high heat, turn to medium heat and keep the water at a slight boil.
④ Take it out as soon as it can be easily penetrated with chopsticks (it will fall apart if it takes too long)
3. Frequently Asked Questions
| question | solution |
|---|---|
| Turns blue/purple after cooking | Normal phenomenon (oxidation of phenolic substances), lemon juice can be added to prevent it |
| Hard in the center | When changing the knife, ensure that the block size is uniform |
| Sticky pan bottom | Use a spoon to push gently 2-3 times while cooking |
4. Nutrition Tips
Cooked taro contains per 100g:
• Calories 79kcal | • Protein 2.2g
• Carbohydrates 18g | • Dietary fiber 1.1g
Best match:Eat with meatCan improve protein absorption rate,Paired with VC fruitPromote iron absorption
Master these tips and you'll be able to cook taro to perfection with ease. Whether it's cooked traditionally or eaten in innovative ways, taro can add healthy flavor to the table!
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