Taro Shoots in Coconut Milk
Taro Shoots in Coconut Milk is a creamy, savory dish from Southeast Asian cuisine, particularly popular in Thailand and the Philippines. It features tender, sliced taro stems (the edible part of the plant's stalk) simmered in rich coconut milk, often with garlic, onions, and sometimes shrimp paste or fish sauce for depth.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in healthy fats from the coconut milk and provides a good source of dietary fiber and essential minerals like potassium. A typical serving contains roughly 250-300 calories, making it a moderately energy-dense, plant-based side or main.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Manganese | 1.5 mg |
| Copper | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a clever use of the entire taro plant, as the stems are often discarded elsewhere. Nutritionally, taro shoots are low in calories but high in fiber and antioxidants, while coconut milk provides medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) for quick energy.
