It's been cultivated for thousands of years and boasts hundreds of varieties, but what is taro, exactly? We've got everything you need to know about this root.

Ube and taro are two distinct, popular Filipino root vegetables, but to the untrained eye, these obelisk, potato-like pieces of produce can seem pretty similar. As Filipino cuisine rises in ...

Although it’s a root vegetable, it’s genetically closer to your houseplants than to your favorite spuds; taro is in the same family as elephant ears, now commonly grown as a household ornamental.

It may also be confused with taro, a starchy, brown-skinned root vegetable. The flesh of taro is typically more white with purple specks, as opposed to the deep purple flesh that ube presents.

Purple yams, also known as ube, are nutritious root vegetables that may offer several health benefits. Here are 7 surprising health benefits of purple yam, including how it differs from taro root.

Taro chips: Thinly slice taro and bake or fry into chips. Hawaiian poi: Steam and mash taro into a purple-hued puree. Taro tea: Blend taro or use taro powder in boba tea for a beautiful purple drink.

Taro root and its edible leaves are packed with antioxidants. Quercetin , which comes from the vegetable’s purple pigment, is a powerful antioxidant that protects your body from free radicals.

Some like it hot Spicy chicken sandwich ($10.75) with purple taro buns, Taro Hut hot sauce, lettuce, tomato, onions and taro aioli This entrée includes lamb curry, three slices of taro, rice ...

Taro root gives this bubble tea its purple color. Add tapioca pearls and make your very own bubble tea. Evi Abeler is a New York City-based photographer and table-top director focusing on food ...

Filling Assembly: Divide the taro paste into 12 even balls (if the taro paste sticks to your hands, spray them with a bit of cooking spray). Pat a taro paste ball into a 4-inch round and place a ...