Taro cake is a type of pastry made by steaming taro, mashing it into a paste, adding glutinous rice flour, sugar, and other ingredients to form a dough, and then processing it through frying or baking. It combines the soft, sweet, and glutinous texture of taro with the crispy texture of a cake, making it a popular treat.
Taro cake is a common food, especially available in dessert shops, snack stalls, and the frozen food section of supermarkets. It's suitable as an afternoon tea snack or breakfast accompaniment.
Taro paste, also called taro puree, is a traditional dessert in Fujian cuisine. It's made by cooking and mashing taro, adding red dates, cherries, and rendered pork fat, among other ingredients. Making taro paste is a tradition in the eastern coastal areas of Fujian.
