Taro Cakes Recipe
A mixture of pork, dry shrimp, shiitake mushrooms and five spice.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Taro
Peel the taro and cut it into small cubes. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash the taro until smooth.
- 2
- 3
Mix the Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed taro, ground pork, chopped dried shrimp, chopped shiitake mushrooms, five spice powder, salt, white pepper, and sliced green onions. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- 4
Form the Cakes
Add the cornstarch to the mixture and combine thoroughly. With your hands, form the mixture into small round cakes, about 2 inches in diameter.
- 5
Cook the Taro Cakes
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the taro cakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 6
Serve
Serve the taro cakes warm, garnished with additional sliced green onions if desired.