Fried Kalo Recipe
Sustainability never tastes so good. Deep fried taro, tossed in the house garlic chili oil. The Kalo (Taro) is sourced from a local co-op just down the road from our restaurant.
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Ingredients
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Fried Kalo Ingredients
Method
Directions for Fried Kalo
- 1
Prepare the Taro
Peel the taro and cut it into bite-sized cubes. Rinse the cubes under cold water to remove any excess starch.
- 2
Make the Garlic Chili Oil
In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chili flakes. Cook until the garlic turns golden brown, then remove from heat and set aside.
- 3
Fry the Taro
In a deep pot, heat the remaining vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Carefully add the taro cubes in batches, frying until they are golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
