Chopped Chili Steamed Taro

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Chopped Chili Steamed Taro — a Hunan Chinese recipe made with taro root, ready in about 35 minutes. Step-by-step instructions with photos.

Ingredients

• taro root (medium, peeled)
• homemade Hunan chopped chili (duōjiāo)
• garlic
• sesame oil
• white pepper

Instructions

1. Cut peeled taro into 2.5 cm cubes. Place in a pot, cover with cold water, add 1 tsp salt, and bring to boil. Parboil 6 minutes until just tender but still holding shape.
2. Drain thoroughly and spread taro cubes evenly in a shallow heatproof dish. Pat dry with paper towel to remove surface moisture.
3. Mix chopped chili, minced garlic, sesame oil, and white pepper in a small bowl. Spoon mixture evenly over taro, pressing gently to coat each cube.
4. Steam over medium-high heat for 12 minutes, until taro is creamy inside and slightly caramelized at edges.
5. Let rest 2 minutes off heat. Stir gently once before serving to redistribute juices.