Taro Chicken

Another taro recipe that I have not tried. Adapted from an old leaflet on taro.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  roasting chicken
• 2  medium  taro root
• 2  large onions, chopped
• 2  cups  chopped  taro root leaves (or pumpkin leaves, sweet potato leaves)
• 3  tomatoes
• 1  cup coconut cream
• 1  cup water
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

1. Peel tarot Cut into thin slices and place in the bottom of a large saucepan.
2. Cut the chicken into serving portions and place on top of the tarot
3. Add the chopped onions, green leaves and tomatoes.
4. Sprinkle lemon juice.
5. Add the coconut cream and water and cook over a gentle heat for about 1-1½ hours, or until the chicken is cooked.
6. Serve hot.
7. This dish can be varied by adding curry powder (about 2 teaspoons) mixed with the coconut cream and water.