Taro Chicken Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat fryer to 350 degrees F.
• In a mixing bowl, pour the boiling water with the cornstarch and mix well with a wooden spoon. Add the taro and mash in well, but do not over mix to a smooth puree. Add the ham, scallions, lard and season. Check for seasoning. Season the chicken and place skin side down. Pat on a 1/2-inch layer of taro on the meat side. Coat both sides with cornstarch and fry until golden brown and the chicken is done, about 6 to 8 minutes. Season lightly and drain on paper towels. Cut each breast in half on the bias.
• In a large saucepan coated lightly with oil on medium heat, saute the onions, carrot, garlic, ginger, and chiles. Stir and season. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the pineapple, mango and citrus juices/zest. Bring to a boil and simmer for a 20 percent reduction, about 15 minutes. Check for seasoning.

Steps:

• Arrange alternating layers of chicken, onions, spinach or taro leaves, and taro root in a casserole dish.
• Mix coconut cream and water together with salt, and corn flour. Pour over the top of the chicken mixture.
• Cover with tomatoes.
• Cover casserole with foil or a lid and bake at 325* for 1 hour until until chicken and vegetables are done. Serve with lemon slices.

Steps:

• Peel tarot Cut into thin slices and place in the bottom of a large saucepan.
• Cut the chicken into serving portions and place on top of the tarot
• Add the chopped onions, green leaves and tomatoes.
• Sprinkle lemon juice.
• Add the coconut cream and water and cook over a gentle heat for about 1-1½ hours, or until the chicken is cooked.
• Serve hot.
• This dish can be varied by adding curry powder (about 2 teaspoons) mixed with the coconut cream and water.