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Candied Taro Sticks - Easy Taro Recipe

Learn how to make a tea time snack with this easy taro recipe! Crispy, candied taro sticks made with just two ingredients. Get the recipe!
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Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: asian
Diet: Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 5623kcal
Author: Lei

Ingredients

  • 800 g taro sticks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoon water
  • 5 cups oil

Instructions

  • Prepare Taro Sticks: Peel and wash the taro, then cut it into sticks around 1.5cm wide and 10cm long.
  • Deep Fry Taro: Deep fry the taro sticks in hot oil at medium heat until they achieve a slight brown color. Drain and set aside.
  • Sugar Coating Process: In a non-stick pan, combine sugar and water. Once small bubbles form, add the deep-fried taro sticks and turn off the heat. Stir the taro sticks for 1-2 minutes until the sugar cools and crystallizes.

Notes

I found that the purple taro from China offers the best flavour for this recipe. You can locate it in the freezer food section of Chinese grocery stores

Nutrition

Calories: 5623kcal | Carbohydrates: 163g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 561g | Saturated Fat: 41g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 158g | Monounsaturated Fat: 355g | Trans Fat: 2g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 2541mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 2mg