What is Terra Root and where can I find it?

Question

Someone told me that this vegetable increased your growth hormone production or something but I have not been able to find it anywhere on the internet. I heard it was of Polynesian cuisine.

Answer 1

What you are looking for is TARO ROOT. You can usually find it in any asian market, and some gourmet markets. Try the organic or 'odd' veggie section of your local grocery as well.

Here is an excellent start for your research.

http://members.cox.net/azyza1614/herbalism/take_it_from_taro2.htm

Answer 2

Terra Root

Answer 3

The taro root, also known as "dasheen", "eddo" and "kalo", is cultivated in many areas of the world including West Africa, Asia, Central America, South America and the Caribbean and Polynesian islands. A staple among many of the people who reside in these geographic regions, taro root is most well-known as the ingredient of the Hawaiian dish "poi", which is made from steaming or boiling the taro root then mashing it into a paste. Because of the taro root's popularity with the early civilizations that inhabited Hawaii, more than 350 varieties of taro root were previously grown on the islands. However, today that number has dwindled down to seven to twelve varieties.


Taro root is a starchy tuber vegetable that looks like, and can be used similar to, a potato. It does, however, have a hairy outer coating on its surface that is similar to the coating on a coconut. Because of this, when preparing to use a taro root, the root's outer skin must first be removed. This procedure is easy to do. However, some individual's can acquire a skin irritation towards the juices that are secreted by the taro root as its skin is being removed. Therefore, to be on the safe side, when peeling a taro root's skin, use protective rubber gloves. Additionally, because taro root can be toxic in its raw state, always cook it before using.


Taro roots can be used as an alternative to potatoes. They do, however, have somewhat of a nut-like flavor when cooked. Common uses for taro roots include frying, baking, roasting, boiling, or steaming them as an accompaniment to meat dishes. They are also often used in soups or stews. Additionally, vegetarians have found the cooked taro root to be a delicious addition to meals such as antipasto salads that include endives, peppers, tomatoes, chicory, and fresh herbs.

Answer 4

It is called taro root, and it is available in the produce section of my local grocery store. But maybe my local grocery store is just weird.

You make poi by pounding taro root. This does something to make the protein more digestible. You can also do this by cooking it, in case you don't have a big flat rock and a small pounding rock.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

I think you are looking for Taro root. You can find it in any health food store. It comes in the original form...a root, but you can also buy it as powder.