Fresh Small Taro Root

Sweet and nutty in flavor, the Taro root is barrel-shaped with white, beige or light gray potato-like flesh. Although not edible raw, it's great boiled, fried or baked. An essential ingredient in poi, the national dish of Hawaii, Taro root can be used as a potato or sweet potato substitute. Just peel away its brown hairy skin before you get started cooking.

• Small taro root (sold by the lb)
• Sweet, nutty flavor
• Not edible raw
• Boil, fry or bake
• Substitute...