Candied Taro Root in Syrup

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 334 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rinse taro chunks in cold water.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.