taro — earthy, dense, slightly nutty root. grown on site.

served boiled, roasted, grilled, or mashed. also crisped into chips.

Homonyms

taro
Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is a starchy root crop cultivated throughout the tropics and subtropics. The corm is the primary edible part, rich in carbohydrates, fiber, and resistant starch. Taro requires thorough cooking because raw corms contain calcium oxalate crystals that irritate the mouth and…
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