How to cook taro deliciously: the most popular methods and techniques revealed on the Internet
In the past 10 days, discussions about taro have continued to rise across the Internet, especially during the autumn tonic season. Taro has become a new favorite in the kitchen because of its rich nutrition and soft texture. This article will combine hot search data and classic methods to compile a structured guide for you to help you easily unlock the delicious taste of taro!
1. Top 5 popular taro recipes on the Internet (data from the past 10 days)

| Ranking | Method name | Search volume (10,000) | core keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steamed Pork Ribs with Taro | 28.5 | Soft, chewy and delicious, quick dish |
| 2 | Anti-sand taro | 19.2 | Chaoshan characteristics, icing techniques |
| 3 | Taro milk tea | 15.8 | Internet celebrity drinks, low-calorie formulas |
| 4 | Taro Roast Chicken | 12.3 | The sauce is rich in flavor and goes well with meals. |
| 5 | Taro cake | 9.7 | Cantonese style morning tea and frying tips |
2. Must learn basic processing skills
1.Choose taro:Choose high-quality taro with rough skin, no spots and heavy weight. Lipu taro will have better sweetness.
2.Prevent itchy hands:Wear gloves when handling or soak in vinegar and water first to avoid mucus irritating the skin.
3.Remove astringency:After cutting into pieces, soak in salt water for 10 minutes, or add a little white vinegar when blanching.
3. Detailed explanation of 3 popular methods
1. Taro Steamed Pork Ribs (No. 1 most searched)
Material:300g taro, 500g pork ribs, 20g minced garlic, 15g tempeh
Steps:
① Marinate the ribs with light soy sauce/oyster sauce/starch for 30 minutes
② Cut the taro into cubes and lay it on the bottom, put the ribs on top
③ After the water boils, steam for 25 minutes, sprinkle with chopped green onion and serve.
2. Anti-sand taro (popular on Douyin)
Key points:
• The taro strips need to be fried until the edges are slightly burnt.
• Boil the syrup until it reaches 115℃ and turn off the heat
• Stir-fry quickly until sand comes out
3. Low-calorie taro paste (recommended by Xiaohongshu)
| raw materials | healthy alternatives |
|---|---|
| Light cream | sugar free yogurt |
| white sugar | Sugar substitute/honey |
| butter | coconut oil |
4. Tips from netizens’ actual testing
•Saving tips:Wrap unpeeled taro in newspaper and refrigerate. It can be stored for 2 weeks.
•Quick tips:Microwave on high heat for 5 minutes to quickly steam taro
•Creative ways to eat:Taro + salted egg yolk made into liquid filling, the new favorite in mooncake season
5. Nutritionist’s advice
Taro is rich in dietary fiber and potassium, but contains about 18g of carbohydrates per 100g. Diabetics need to control their intake. The best time to eat it is during lunch, and it is better to eat it with meat for better nutritional absorption.
Master these popular methods and techniques, and you can easily make screen-level taro delicacies! Welcome to share your exclusive secret recipe in the comment area~
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