Tender Taro Root Cooked in Coconut Milk
Tender Taro Root Cooked in Coconut Milk features soft cubes of taro gently simmered in rich coconut milk, sweetened with a blend of white and palm sugar and finished with lush coconut cream. The result is silky, mildly nutty, and pleasantly sweet with a hint of salt to balance. Serve warm as a comforting Thai-style dessert after a meal or for an afternoon treat.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tender Taro Root Cooked in Coconut Milk, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 58
- Heart Health
- 27
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 11
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring the coconut milk to a boil in a saucepan; lower the heat to medium-low to keep a gentle simmer. Add the taro root; simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 2
Stir the white sugar, palm sugar, and salt into the taro root mixture until the sugars are fully dissolved. Stir in the coconut cream; continue cooking until just hot.
- Calories 373.75 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 1.72 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 85.57 g 31%
- Total Fat 4.16 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 3.5 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 45.62 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 6.35 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 60.1 g --
- Added Sugars 18.25 g High 37%
- Calcium 299.05 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 0.26 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 37.26 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 34.27 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 2.15 mcg Moderate 11%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Tender Taro Root Cooked in Coconut Milk is a Filipino dessert recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Coconut Milk, Palm Sugar, Salt, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 373.75 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tender Taro Root Cooked in Coconut Milk?
- It is a Filipino recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dessert or side dish or snack.
- What is Tender Taro Root Cooked in Coconut Milk made of?
- The main ingredients are Coconut Milk, Palm Sugar, Salt, Sugar, Taro Root. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tender Taro Root Cooked in Coconut Milk?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 373.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tender Taro Root Cooked in Coconut Milk easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Tender Taro Root Cooked in Coconut Milk healthy?
- Tender Taro Root Cooked in Coconut Milk has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 373.75 calories and 1.72 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and calcium. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.5 g (18% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 18.25 g (37% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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