egyptian · snack
Taro sautéed in ghee
Egyptian Nile-delta side dish: taro tubers pre-boiled to break down their starch, then deeply caramelised in clarified butter. Traditional accompaniment to grilled meats and broth-based stews.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- easy
Steps
- 01
Peel under water
5 minPeel taro under cold running water and wear gloves. The raw flesh contains calcium oxalate that irritates skin; water binds and rinses it away.
- 02
Cube and salt-soak
10 minCut taro into three-centimetre cubes. Soak in lightly salted water ten minutes to draw out excess starch and prevent surface stickiness during sautéing.
- 03
Boil to tender
18 minDrain, cover with fresh salted water, simmer eighteen minutes until a knife enters easily but cubes hold their shape. Drain and dry on a clean cloth.
- 04
Sauté in ghee
12 minHeat ghee in a wide pan over medium-high heat. Add taro cubes in a single layer, do not crowd, sauté twelve minutes turning every three minutes until each face caramelises deep gold.
- 05
Season and serve
2 minSprinkle ground cumin and a final pinch of salt while still hot. Serve immediately as a side or pile onto warm whole bread for a rest-day plate.
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