Fuding taro [Fujian Fuding specialty]

What is Fuding taro? Authentic Fujian Fuding specialty: Fuding taro

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Basic Introduction of Fuding Taro

Fuding Taro, also known as Shanqian Taro, belongs to the Kui Taro category of the Nanxing family and is one of China's famous exported local specialties. It is the top grade of betel nut and taro, and also a traditional specialty of Fuding, known for its large size, tender pine, and fragrant aroma. It is a premium ingredient for the famous dish "Taiji taro paste". Has obtained the certificate of high-quality product from the Ministry of Economic and Trade, sold well in Hong Kong and Macau, and is highly welcomed. The cultivation of betel nut taro in Fuding began during the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty. Its original species were small in size and had a spherical appearance. With the superior natural environment, favorable climate and soil conditions, and over 100 years of cultivation, it has formed a unique and excellent variety with a large and beautiful appearance

Fuding taro was planted earliest and of the best quality in Shanqian, hence it is known locally as the "Shanqian taro". Its body is much larger than the original variety. The taro has a long oval shape, about 40 centimeters long and 15 centimeters in diameter, weighing about 1.5 to 2.5 kilograms, with the largest weighing up to 9 kilograms. Its taste is crispy and delicious. In 1985, the Ministry of Economy and Trade named it "Fuding Yu" and awarded it an honorary certificate. In August 2000, Fuding taro was listed among 20 local famous agricultural products in the province. Famous dishes such as "Red Carp Hidden Mud", "Tai Lao Yu Mud", and "Chrysanthemum taro" are listed as excellent items at the Great Hall of the People and state banquets

Method for making Fuding taro

1. Peel the betel nut taro and cut it into pieces

2. Put the betel nut taro chunks into a pressure cooker, add an appropriate amount of water (the water surface is about the same height as the betel nut taro), and cook on an induction cooker

3. First, boil over high heat. After the pressure cooker is heated, switch to low heat of 500 watts and cook for 10 minutes<4. Take out the cooked betel nut taro, remove excess water, add fresh lard and white sugar according to personal taste, mix and mash into a paste

5. Finally, put the mashed betel nut and taro paste into the microwave and steam over medium heat for 5 minutes