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Taro Stir-fry with Scallion Oil
This simple Chinese taro stir-fry with scallion oil has just 8 ingredients—done in less than 30 minutes, but it's surprisingly delicious!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 279 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds small taro
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 3 scallions (chopped, white parts and green parts separated)
- 1-1½ cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian oyster sauce or regular oyster sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Peel the taro, and cut them into 1-inch (2.5cm) chunks. If you have sensitive skin, wear gloves for this!
- Heat your wok over medium heat, and add the oil and the white parts of the scallions. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the taro and 1 cup water along with salt, sesame oil, vegetarian oyster sauce and ground white pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook over medium heat for 12-15 minutes, or until the taro is tender. Check periodically and add more water if needed to prevent sticking, as the water will cook off.
- Once the taro is tender, and most of the liquid has cooked off (there should be some thickened sauce), stir in the green parts of the scallion. Taste and add salt if needed. Serve!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
279kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Sodium
358mg
(15%)
Potassium
1106mg
(32%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
219IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Sodium | 358mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 1106mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 219IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.