Taro Fries
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Abuja, Nigeria ·
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Abuja, Nigeria ·
Taro root cut into batons, seasoned and baked or fried until the outside crisps. No country is claimed, and none is implied by the recipe, which is a modern snack rather than a traditional dish. Taro is worth knowing about, because it is not a novelty ingredient anywhere except in Western supermarkets. It is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world, and across West and Central Africa it is a staple under the name cocoyam, the corm cooked and pounded, or worked into soups, and the leaves eaten as a vegetable. Nigerian ekpang nkwukwo and Ghanaian kontomire both belong to that tradition and are on this site. So while taro fries as a format are a contemporary invention, the vegetable itself is thoroughly African as well as Asian and Pacific. What makes it behave differently from potato in the pan is starch. Taro is denser and starchier than potato, with a mild nuttiness and a faint natural sweetness, which is why it crisps well and why the soaking step in the method is worth doing rather than skipping. The source's nutritional comparisons with potato have not been carried across. The relevant point for cooking is texture, and that is covered in the tips.
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Wash and peel the taro roots with a vegetable peeler. Some people find raw taro irritating to the skin, so wear gloves if you are sensitive to it.
Cut the peeled roots into evenly sized batons or wedges.
soak the cut taro in cold water for about 30 minutes to draw out surface starch, then drain and dry thoroughly. This is what makes them crisp.
Set the oven to 425°F / 220°C with a baking tray inside, so the tray is hot when the taro goes on.
Toss the taro in a large bowl with the oil until evenly coated.
Season with salt, pepper and any spices you are using, and toss again to distribute them.
Spread the taro in a single layer on the hot tray, leaving space between the pieces.
Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, turning them once halfway, until golden and crisp outside.
Let them cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
To deep-fry instead, work in batches in hot oil for 3 to 5 minutes per batch, until golden, and drain on kitchen paper.
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