Taro Root Tomato Pottage Stew Recipe
Four quick Taro root facts.
2. Taro root is a starchy vegetable consisting of 2/3 water with a fibrous outer coating.
3. Taro root is commonly used in place of potato.
4. Taro root and leaves should not be eaten raw.
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Taro Root |
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Taro leaves |
Taro Root Tomato Pottage Stew Recipe
Ingredients
2 taro roots
2 handfuls cleaned taro leaves, chopped finely
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons palm oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups vegetable broth
Directions
Wash taro root boil with skin in salted water until soft. Drain, peel and cut into pieces. Wash chopped taro leaves and stems boil 5 minutes and drain. In a medium frying pan add palm oil and sauté onions with seasonings; add taro root, leaves, broth, and tomatoes simmer 15 minutes. Serve over fufu or rice.
Taro root is rich in fiber and vitamin E and magnesium improves digestion and may help lower blood sugar.
