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Fiji Fried Taro Root
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
Fiji
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
40
minutes
minutes
Total Time
50
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
as appetizer
Author
International Cuisine
Ingredients
1 1
b. taro root
oil for frying
1
clove
garlic
minced
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Peel the taro root and place in salted boiling water until just tender (take care not to overcook or it will become mushy and fall apart.)
When cool, cut into slices
heat cooking oil over medium high heat, add taro root to oil and cook until golden brown, flip over and brown other side.
Remove and sprinkle with salt, pepper and minced garlic clove.
Enjoy with the national dish called kokoda or as a side dish on its own.