Taro Recipes

Pa’i’ai and Po’i (Boiling Water)

Pa’i’ai is undiluted poi. This recipe was used for royalty (ali’i), elders, and babies.  Prep Time: 30 min   Cooking Time: 1.5 hours Ingredients: (2 -3 lb) Taro Root  1 Teaspoon...

Pa’i’ai and Po’i (Boiling Water)

Pa’i’ai is undiluted poi. This recipe was used for royalty (ali’i), elders, and babies.  Prep Time: 30 min   Cooking Time: 1.5 hours Ingredients: (2 -3 lb) Taro Root  1 Teaspoon...

Pa’i’ai and Po’i (Pressure Cooker/Blender/Food ...

Pa’i’ai is undiluted poi. This recipe was used for royalty (ali’i), elders, and babies.  Prep Time: 30 min   Cooking Time: 60 min Ingredients: Taro Root (cut to 2”-3”cubes) 1” of...

Pa’i’ai and Po’i (Pressure Cooker/Blender/Food ...

Pa’i’ai is undiluted poi. This recipe was used for royalty (ali’i), elders, and babies.  Prep Time: 30 min   Cooking Time: 60 min Ingredients: Taro Root (cut to 2”-3”cubes) 1” of...

Taro (Generic, Boiling Water)

Taro, Pressure Cooker Prep Time: 30 min   Cooking Time: 1.5 hours Ingredients: (2 -3 lb) taro root 1 teaspoon salt water 1(8 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk Taro Handle taro...

Taro (Generic, Boiling Water)

Taro, Pressure Cooker Prep Time: 30 min   Cooking Time: 1.5 hours Ingredients: (2 -3 lb) taro root 1 teaspoon salt water 1(8 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk Taro Handle taro...

Deep Fried Taro Fries

Golden and savory, deep fried taro fries are a tantalizing, indulgent treat. Prep Time: 30 min   Cooking Time: 8-10 min Ingredients: Taro root – I recommend about 1 pound per...

Deep Fried Taro Fries

Golden and savory, deep fried taro fries are a tantalizing, indulgent treat. Prep Time: 30 min   Cooking Time: 8-10 min Ingredients: Taro root – I recommend about 1 pound per...

Taro Fries (Air Fryer)

Light and crispy, air fryer taro fries are a delightful, healthy spin on traditional fries. Prep Time: 30 min   Cooking Time: 20 min Ingredients: Taro root – I recommend about...

Taro Fries (Air Fryer)

Light and crispy, air fryer taro fries are a delightful, healthy spin on traditional fries. Prep Time: 30 min   Cooking Time: 20 min Ingredients: Taro root – I recommend about...

Taro Fries (Baked)

Crispy and delicious, baked taro fries offer a wholesome twist on a classic snack. Prep Time: 30 min   Cooking Time: 30 min Ingredients: Taro root – I recommend about 1...

Taro Fries (Baked)

Crispy and delicious, baked taro fries offer a wholesome twist on a classic snack. Prep Time: 30 min   Cooking Time: 30 min Ingredients: Taro root – I recommend about 1...

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Taro Nutrition Facts

Promotes Weight Loss

  1. Rich in fiber. The Journal of Nutrition shares that each gram of fiber consumed daily is associated with half a pound of weight loss as well as a 0.25 percent decrease in body fat among women over a 20-month period.
  2. Rich in resistant starch, a type of starch that resists digestion in the body. University of Surrey found that consumption of resistant starch was effective at reducing food intake.

Enhances Heart Health

  1. HIgh fiber diets reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, fiber may also help decrease levels of blood pressure and cholesterol. There are 6.7 grams of fiber in a single cup. Daily recommended value of fiber for women is 21 grams, for men it is 30 grams.
  2. Antioxidants fight the damage caused by free radicals and shields against disease. Antioxidants reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. Oxidative stress contributes to heart disease, atherosclerosis, or plaque in the arteries. 
  3. Taro contains Quercetin, which is a polyphenol that's been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antiviral and cancer-fighting properties.

Support Blood Sugar Control

  1. Consistent intake of taro can reduce fasting blood sugar levels and hemoglobin A1C.
  2. Improved insulin which is used to transport sugar from the bloodstream to the cells. Increased insulin sensitivity can help the body use this hormone more effectively, which can promote better blood sugar control.

Improves Digestive Function

  1. Consistent taro consumption improves symptoms of acid reflux, constipation, hemorrhoids, stomach ulcers and diverticulitis.
  2. Taro’s resistant starches improve the microbiome for gut health, which boosts immunity function. 

Good Source of Antioxidants

  1. Taro lowers the risk of chronic disease.
  2. In vitro studies found that taro extract was effective at reducing the growth and spread of breast and prostate cancer cells.

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