Homemade Taro Paste (4 ingredients only!)
Homemade taro paste is an ingredient that is versatile, goes great with desserts, and most importantly easy to make! My version of this sweet paste requires only 4 ingredients! In this post, learn how to make my easy taro paste and the keys to getting the smoothest, most velvety texture.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 563kcal
Ingredients
- 375 g taro root cut into 1-2 inch thick pieces
- ½ cup + 2 tbsp coconut milk full fat
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅛ tsp salt
Instructions
- Steam 375 g of taro root for 30-35 minutes until a fork easily pierces through each piece.
- Using a potato ricer or a fork, mash the steamed taro root and add to a fry pan. Follow with 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp of coconut milk, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/8 tsp of salt. Turn the heat to medium and cook until the sugar melts and the taro paste starts to pull away from the pan. Make sure to stir frequently to ensure even heat distribution throughout the paste. Once done, the taro paste should be a deep purple color. If it is a light purple color, it is undercooked.
- Let the taro paste cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes and then place in the fridge to cool completely. In all, this should take about an hour.
Notes
Store taro paste for up to a week in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 105g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 1354mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg