Fresh Small Taro Root

Avg. 0.24 lb

$0.99 each($4.14 / lb)

Victoria H‑E‑B plus!

6106 N. NAVARRO

Description

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 for potatoes or sweet potatoes
• Essential ingredient for making poi