Taro Cakes With Shiitakes,Ham, And Scallions

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

You need 1 ingredient. The key ingredients include: ["7 ounces purple taro root* (only the purple; it has flecks of maroon throughout the flesh)", "1/4 cup duck fat, melted (or goose or bacon fat or butter)", "3 tablespoons scallions sliced thinly and minced, white and green parts both", "3-4 ounces sliced and sauteed shiitake mushrooms, or peeled Gulf shrimp, just barely cooked through, cut up", "1/4 cup canadian bacon or ham ,chopped in 1/3 "" dice", "3 egg whites, whisked til foamy", "3 tablespoons tapioca starch(or cornstarch)", "1 ounce julienned taro (paper-thin strips cut with vegetable peeler and then julienned into 1/16"" x 2"" matchsticks)", "optional 15 green leaves of ramps or scallions ,opened up, flattened and steamed til pliable", "canola oil for cooking", "optional potato flour**or tapioca flour or cornstarch"].

Yes, Taro Cakes With Shiitakes,Ham, And Scallions falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.