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    Taro plants are predominately known for their starchy, brown, underground tubers. When cooked, the leaves are tender and have a mild, nutty flavor with a slightly metallic, iron taste.


  • Young taro leaves and stems can be eaten after boiling twice to remove the acrid flavor. The leaves are a good source of vitamins A and C and contain more protein than the corms. In its raw form, the plant is toxic due to the presence of calcium oxalate, and the presence of needle-shaped raphides in the plant cells.

    Subsequently, question is, how long does taro leaves last? Storing Taro Store them in a cool, dark place for no more than a couple of days. Taro leaves are also highly perishable. Wrap them in damp paper towels and store in the fridge in a sealable bag for no more than two to three days.

    Considering this, what is taro flavor?

    Taro flavor is made from taro root. It is purple like ube flavor (made from a different root) but has a different taste. It tastes a bit like nuts, a bit like vanilla, a bit like sweet potatoes, and has a floral taste to it. It is a very pleasant flavor, perfect for ice cream, bubble tea, and even halo halo.

    How do you cook taro leaves and stems?

    Place in a large saucepan of boiling water and cook on a medium heat for 10-15 minutes; drain thoroughly. Add to the taro leaves. Bring to the boil and simmer for a further 10-15 minutes, or until the taro leaves are tender to the taste.

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