In article >, ps
says...
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> Taro is a tuber, not a fruit; it grows into a plant like elephant ears.
> You can get it at HEB or Fiesta. You'll find oranges much more exciting,
> imo. When cooked into poi, it's pretty bland and starchy. Mmm...
> http://www.foodsubs.com/Photos/poi.jpg

I've cut taro into little shoestrings and fried them like french fries -
those are pretty good. Another option is to cut the taro into cubes,
and simmer slowly in coconut milk, with sugar. In Hawaii it's cooked
that way for children, and can end up being a bit like pudding. I've
also seen taro roots boiled whole and then cooled, cubed, and dressed
with a fruity vinegary dressing, like an alternative potato salad. You
can also blanch and dress the tops like collards, though they have a
tarter taste.

I've had all of these, and liked them, but I have to say that poi is
just nasty. So if you don't like poi either you might one of the
alternate ways of cooking taro.

Katherine