Taro or arbi is a root vegetable native to SouthEast Asia but is also largely grown in parts of Africa and containing 30% less fat and enriched with Vitamin E, it is our latest substitute to potatoes. Recipes with Taro vary dramatically between regions but our favourite is the baked and spiced version. #DSSCRecommends Baked Taro Fries for the health conscious gourmands, the healthier alternative to everything that is fried potatoes.
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Caters To: 4 gobblers
Challenge Level: Beginner
From the Pantry:
- 4 large Taro corms
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Cook Away:
- Preheat oven to 225C.
- Peel taros with a vegetable peeler
- Chop into thin fry-shapes and toss in olive oil, chili powder, salt & pepper to coat evenly.
- Line taros onto a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and flip.
- Place back into oven and bake for another 15 minutes.
Enjoy the crisp & healthy chips with a squeeze of lime and accompanied with siracha ketchup.
Featured Image Courtesy: littlemarketkitchen.com
