How to Cook Taro - Cooking Times
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Season: Autumn, Winter
Preparation
Peel and rub with salt to remove sliminess
Cooking Times by Method
💧 Boil
15〜20分
From cold water
Peel and salt-rub to remove slime. Check with a skewer
🔥 Stir-fry
5〜8分
Parboil first, then stir-fry. Great simmered in sweet soy
📡 Microwave
3〜5分
3–4 pieces with skin at 600W. Skin peels off easily
♨️ Steam
15〜20分
Steam with skin on, then peel — much easier
Common Mistakes
- Not removing sliminess causes cloudy cooking liquid — salt rub or parboil first