One such discovery is the taro root—an exotic ingredient increasingly appearing on our tables. What is taro, and why should you introduce it into your diet? Taro root is an exceptional ...

Peel the skin off the taro root using a knife or potato peeler. Wash the roots under running water and then pat them dry with a kitchen towel. 2. In a small bowl, mix enough salt with water and ...

This story appears in the December 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine. Hawaiian legend holds that taro is the sacred ancestor of all Hawaiian people. The staple root crop is so valued that ...

F&W's guide offers recipes for every season and introduces you to unfamiliar root vegetables from other cuisines (think yuca or taro).