Okinawa Sweetened Taro Roots

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 12

Sweet and delicious Okinawa Sweetened Taro Roots recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

300

Sugar

25g

Fat

Okinawa Sweetened Taro Roots is a traditional dessert from Okinawa, a region in Japan famous for its longevity and healthy lifestyle. This recipe combines baby taro root, sugar, awamori, mirin, and butter to create a sweet and delicious dessert perfect for any occasion. The taro roots are first boiled and then coated in a tasty caramel sauce, garnished with toasted sesame seeds for an added crunch. This dish is not only visually beautiful with its vibrant purple hue but also delightfully satisfying.

Instructions

1.	Place the baby taro root and salt in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until tender.
2.	Drain the taro roots and transfer them back to the pot.
3.	Add sugar, awamori, mirin, and butter to the pot and stir gently over low heat until the taro roots are coated and caramelized.
4.	Serve the taro roots hot or cold, garnished with toasted sesame seeds.

PROS

The Okinawa Sweetened Taro Roots are a sweet and delicious dessert perfect for any occasion.

It is a relatively easy recipe to prepare, requiring only a handful of ingredients.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar and calories, and should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The use of awamori and mirin in the recipe might be difficult to find for some people who don’t have an easy access to Asian grocery stores.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Taro roots are rich in fiber and antioxidants, which make them beneficial for digestion and heart health.
The sesame seeds used in this recipe are a good source of protein, healthy fats, and minerals, including calcium and iron.

	500 g baby taro root
	1 pinch salt
	1 cup water
	1/4 cup sugar
	2 tablespoons awamori
	2 tablespoons mirin
	1/2 tablespoon butter
	1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds