Taro

Directions

1. 1
   Other names for taro are dasheen, elephant's ear, nampi, arum lily, cocoyam, yautia, malagna, eddo and kolokassi.
2. 2
   Peel the taro.
3. 3
   Soak in cold water until ready to cook.
4. 4
   Boil in water to cover, or steam in a bamboo steamer.
5. 5
   Serve plain as you would boiled potato.
6. 6
   To season taro, drain and cut into cubes while still hot.
7. 7
   Combine with chard and garlic.
8. 8
   Heat a wok or skillet with just enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom.
9. 9
   Stir-fry taro mixture for 1 minute.
10. 10
    Serve hot or cold with dipping sauce if desired.