Taros jam is a relatively new and unfamiliar type of jam for many people. However, if you try it just once, you will love the delicious and unique flavor of this dish. Therefore, today let’s head to the kitchen with TasteVN to learn 3 ways to make taros jam to enjoy during Tet holidays!
1. Taros jam with sugar
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Taros jam with sugar For 4 people
Taro 500 gr Cooking oil 100 ml Filtered water 30 ml Sugar 100 gr
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How to make Taros jam with sugar
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Prepare the taro
Peel the taro and wash it thoroughly with water.
Then cut it into long pieces that are about the length of 3 fingers.
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Cooking Sugar Jam
Add 100gr of sugar and 30ml of clean water into the pan, turn on medium heat to heat it up. When the sugar in the pan has completely dissolved, add the taro, adjust the heat to low, and gently stir.
Stir for about 3 – 4 minutes until the sugar water is completely evaporated, and the sugar crystallizes evenly on the taro, then turn off the stove, let it cool, and it’s ready to enjoy!
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Final Product
The taro jam cooked with sugar has the sugar evenly sticking to each piece, not too little or too much, creating a pleasantly sweet taste, with a rich and fragrant flavor that is very delicious.
The taro has an attractive taste and beautiful color. Show off your skills and treat the family!
2. Taro Jam with Sugar Coating
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Taro Jam with Sugar Coating Serves 4
Taro 1 kg Lemon 1 fruit Rice Water 1 liter Vanilla A little Sugar 375 gr Salt A little
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How to Make Taro Jam with Sugar Coating
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Prepare Taro
First, put on plastic gloves and use a knife to peel the taro, then soak it in diluted salt water for about 3 – 5 minutes to reduce the sap, and rinse it well with water.
Next, cut the taro into long pieces about 2 finger lengths and soak them in rice water for 6 hours.
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Boil taro
Once the soaking time is sufficient, take the taro out and boil it for about 10 minutes over medium heat, then remove it and let it drain.
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Soak in sugar
The taro has drained some water, at this point the taro weighs about 750g, you add 375g of sugar to the taro, you can adjust according to the ratio of taro being double the amount of sugar.
Next, you use plastic wrap to cover the bowl of sugar-coated taro and let it soak for 8 hours.
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Coat in sugar
Place a pan on the stove over medium heat, pour the soaked sugar water from the taro into the pan, squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon and add a little vanilla.
Stir evenly for about 3 minutes until the sugar water thickens slightly, then add the soaked taro to coat. Lower the heat and gently stir for about 20 minutes until the taro pieces are dry and the sugar is drained, then turn off the heat.
Tip: The drier the candy, the longer it can be preserved.
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Final Product
The sweetened taro will have a layer of sugar coating on the outside that looks very delicious.
The taro is soft and absorbs the sweet sugar flavor, ensuring that your whole family will love it!
3. Caramel Taro Jam
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Caramel Taro Jam Serves 4
Taro 200 gr (1 bulb) Sugar 100 gr Cooking oil 100 ml
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How to make Caramel Taro Jam
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Prepare the taro
Peel the taro, then wash it clean and cut it into bite-sized pieces about the length of 2 fingers.
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Make caramel and finish
Put 100g of sugar and 1 tablespoon of water into the pan, turn the heat to medium to heat it. When the sugar in the pan has completely melted, reduce the heat to low and quickly stir with chopsticks until the sugar turns a caramel color, then add the taro.
Stir for about 1 – 2 minutes until the caramel coats the taro evenly, then turn off the heat and let it cool before enjoying!
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Final product
Taro caramel jam when completed has a very eye-catching color, the shiny caramel layer is attractive, the jam has a just sweet taste, with a creamy and fragrant flavor that is very delicious.
Show off your skills to treat the family this Tet!
How to choose good and non-fibrous taro
- To choose good non-fibrous taro, first, you should select medium-sized tubers, round and even shape, with a rough skin that still has many roots and dirt attached.
- For taro, you should prioritize choosing tubers with many eyes and depressions; the more eyes the taro has, the more chewy and fragrant it will be.
- Do not choose very small taro tubers as they are usually bland and can cause itching. Additionally, do not select overly large tubers with smooth skin as they are often fibrous and bland.
How to prepare taro without itching
- Method 1: Wash the outer dirt of the taro, then put the taro into a pot with water and a little salt. Place the pot on the stove and boil over high heat. Finally, take the taro out and soak it in cold water, then start peeling the skin.
- Method 2: Similarly, wash the outer dirt of the taro, then wrap it in aluminum foil. Put the taro in the microwave and bake briefly for 2 minutes, then take it out, wait for it to cool, and start peeling the skin.
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3 how to make taro jam is really simple, isn’t it? This Tet, you can start cooking and make this attractive dish to treat everyone. Wish you success!
