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Originally Posted by trunker
its a yam and poi is made from yams i think, only its not purple in japan. atleast i havent seen a purple one here yet.
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Yes, taro is a purple yam. It's taste is similar to the standard sort of orange yam we have here in the U.S. when both are fried into chips (crisps - for the Brits). I haven't tried that yam fixed as poi because I don't care for poi even when made correctly. When fried the taro is a little sweeter than potato, but less sweet and seems easier to drain moisture from before frying.
I would be interested in finding a recipe for the Simmered Taro, too.