Crispy Fried Taro Recipe: Delicious and Easy to Make at Home

Taro is not only a familiar ingredient in soups and stews but also used to make delicious snacks. In this article, let’s explore how to make crispy fried taro with its distinctive and appealing flavor, easy to prepare at home.

1. Basic Crispy Fried Taro

Ingredients

• Taro: 400g
• White wine: 1.5 tablespoons
• Ground pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
• Sugar: 1 teaspoon
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
• Seasoning powder: 1/4 teaspoon
• Frying batter: 1 tablespoon
• Egg white: 1 tablespoon

Steps

Preparing the Taro

Peel the taro, wash it clean, and cut it into small, bite-sized strips. Be careful not to cut them too thin as they may become mushy when fried.
Cutting taro into strips

Marinate the taro with white wine, pepper, sugar, salt, seasoning powder, frying batter, and egg white. Mix well and let the taro absorb the flavors for about 15-20 minutes.
Marinating taro to enhance flavor

Frying the Taro

Place a non-stick pan on the stove and heat the oil. When the oil is hot, scoop portions of the marinated taro into the pan, using chopsticks to gather the strips into a clump. Fry until both sides are golden and crispy.
Frying taro until golden on both sides

Finished Product

The crispy fried taro has a distinctive crispy and rich texture. It becomes even more appealing when dipped in chili sauce or mayonnaise.
Crispy and delicious fried taro

2. Butter-Fried Taro

Ingredients

• Taro: 1 root (about 400g)
• Cooking oil: 1 tablespoon
• Butter: 2 tablespoons
• Sugar: 1 teaspoon
• Fish sauce: 1 teaspoon

Steps

Preparing the Taro

Peel the taro, wash it clean, and cut it into long sticks about 1cm thick.
Cutting taro into long sticks

Frying the Taro

Deep fry the prepared taro until all sides are golden. Remove and let the oil drain.
In another pan, heat the cooking oil, butter, sugar, and fish sauce. Add the fried taro, stir well for a few minutes, then turn off the heat.
Coating taro with butter

Finished Product

Butter-fried taro has a harmonious sweet and salty flavor, with a crispy yet tender exterior combined with the richness of butter, perfect as a snack.
Butter-fried taro

3. Caramel-Fried Taro

Ingredients

• Taro: 200g
• Sugar: 100g
• Water: 1 tablespoon

Steps

Preparing the Taro

Peel and wash the taro, then cut it into long, bite-sized sticks.
Cutting taro into long sticks

Frying the Taro and Coating with Caramel

Fry the taro in hot oil until all sides are golden, then remove and let the oil drain.
In another pan, add sugar and water, and cook over medium heat until the sugar melts and turns a caramel color. Add the taro and stir well to coat evenly with caramel.

Finished Product

Caramel-fried taro has a rich, sweet, and fragrant flavor, making it highly addictive.
Caramel-fried taro

Tips for Choosing Good Taro

• Size: Choose taro that is medium-sized, not too large or too small.
• Shape: Prefer round, evenly shaped roots with rough skin, many roots, and soil clinging to the skin.
• Color: Good taro usually has a dull white interior with purple veins.
  Choosing good taro

Safe Taro Preparation Tips

• Keep the soil on the taro skin and peel it with a knife. Then soak the taro in diluted saltwater for about 10 minutes.
• Avoid direct contact with the taro while peeling to prevent itching.
• If you experience itching, rinse your hands under cold water, soak them in saltwater with lemon, or apply crushed green banana leaves to the itchy area.

Conclusion

With these three methods for making crispy fried taro, you can easily prepare delicious and nutritious snacks at home. Try them out and share these appealing dishes with your family and friends!