5 from 21 votes
Homemade Taro Paste
Homemade Taro Paste is a smooth, mildly sweet paste made by boiling cubed taro until tender, then mashing and combining it with coconut oil and condensed milk or sugar. The paste can be served as a filling or spread and has a rich, dense texture with a subtle coconut flavor when using coconut oil.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
56 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Asian, Chinese
Ingredients
- 300 g taro peeled and cubed
- 15 ml coconut oil or neutral vegetable oil
- 30 ml condensed milk or to taste, or 15g granulated sugar
Instructions
- Place the cubed taro in a pot filled with boiling water.
- Cook the taro for 15-20 minutes, until fork-tender.
- Drain the taro and while hot, mash the mixture with a fork (or potato masher).
- While the taro is still hot, add in the coconut oil, condensed milk/sugar and mix until combined.
- Note: if you prefer a silky smooth texture, you can run it through a food processor.
- Let cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
56kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Potassium
188mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
31IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 56kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 31IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.