Boiled Taro with Coconut Cream
Boiled Taro with Coconut Cream is a comforting Southeast Asian dessert, particularly popular in Thailand and the Philippines. It features soft, starchy taro root simmered until tender and then bathed in a sweet, fragrant sauce made from coconut cream, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from both the taro and added sugar, with a moderate amount of fat from the coconut cream. It provides a good amount of potassium and some dietary fiber, with a typical serving containing around 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 58 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Phosphorus | 85 mg |
| Copper | 0.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The unique, slightly nutty and earthy flavor of taro pairs perfectly with the rich, sweet coconut cream, creating a beloved comfort food. Nutritionally, taro offers resistant starch, which can act as a prebiotic to support gut health.
