Coconut Taro Gratin Recipe

Name: Coconut Taro Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces butter; 8 ounces white onions, chopped; 3 tablespoons garlic, minced; 5 ounces flour; 1 tablespoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk; 1 1/2 cups water; 5 lbs taro root (scrubbed, sliced into 1/4 inch slices and soaked in water); 2 cups panko breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

8 ounces butter
8 ounces white onions, chopped
3 tablespoons garlic, minced
5 ounces flour
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
1 1/2 cups water
5 lbs taro root (scrubbed, sliced into 1/4 inch slices and soaked in water)
2 cups panko breadcrumbs

1
In a large skillet, sweat the onions and garlic in butter over medium heat until the onions are clear.
2
add the flour, salt, pepper and cook for 1 minute, stirring. do not brown the roux.
3
whisk the coconut milk and water slowly into the skillet to prevent any lumps from forming.
4
bring the sauce to a boil and reduce by half, stir to prevent sticking. remove from heat. set aside.
5
spray a casserole dish with pan release.
6
drain the water from the taro. add the coconut sauce and toss to coat the slices.
7
pour the taro slices in the casserole dish and spread evenly.
8
cover with foil and bake at 350*f for 30 minutes.
9
remove foil and sprinkle panko bread crumbs. return to oven and bake at 400*f for 5 minutes or until bread crumbs are light brown.
10
remove from oven and let it rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
11
goes great with any grilled meat or fish.
12
if you want to sprinkle parmesan cheese or romano cheese go ahead -- i'm sure the manmakahnas won't mind. cheese is a guamanian adaption so make them happy.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces butter, 8 ounces white onions, chopped, 3 tablespoons garlic, minced, 5 ounces flour, and more.

Yes, Coconut Taro Gratin falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coconut Taro Gratin

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