Preparing ingredients
The ingredients needed to make taro casserole are very simple: taro, rice, carrots, green peppers, meat (optional), green onions, ginger, garlic, seasonings and so on. Taro choose high starch content, stew rice will be soft and delicious. Rice is best used in the northeast for better flavor.
Step by step
Preparation
Wash and peel the taro and cut it into pieces, dice the carrots, shred the peppers, and slice or dice the meat. Chopped green onion, ginger and garlic.
Sauté
Heat the oil in a pan, add onion, ginger and garlic, then add the meat and stir-fry to brown. Add the taro and carrots and stir-fry for a few minutes, adding a little soy sauce and oyster sauce to taste.
Add the rice
Pour the rinsed rice into the pot and stir-fry well. Make sure each grain of rice is coated with fat so that the casserole will be grainy.
Add water to simmer
Add the appropriate amount of water to cover the ingredients by 1-2 centimeters. Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn down the heat to simmer with the lid on. Simmer for about 20-30 minutes, until the rice is cooked through and the water has dried up.
Simmering
Don't remove the lid immediately after turning off the heat; continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes. The simmering process will make the rice more tender and flavorful.
Put the rice on a plate
When the rice is done simmering, gently break it up with a spoon and put it on a plate to enjoy.
Tips
The choice of taro: we recommend the use of high starch content of the taro, the taste is more dense and soft.
Water control: the amount of water should be moderate, too much will lead to too soft rice, too little will be pinched.
Seasoning selection: You can add different seasonings according to your personal taste, such as soy sauce, oyster sauce, bean paste, etc.
Choice of side dishes: Besides carrots and green peppers, you can add other side dishes, such as mushrooms, corn kernels, Chinese sausage, etc.
Simmering time: The simmering time should be adjusted according to the amount of rice and the size of the fire, until the rice is cooked through and the water is dried up.
Summary
The taro casserole is a delicious home cooking, easy to make. After mastering the above steps and techniques, you can also make soft and delicious taro casserole and bring a warm meal for your family. Come try it and make your table more colorful!