In South Korea, Taro is called ToRan (토란) meaning “egg from earth”, and the corm is stewed and the leaf stem is stir-fried. Taro roots can be used for medicinal purposes, particularly for curing insect bites. I tried to find this in Korean stores here (USA) but I couldn’t. My mom sent this to me from Korea. I tried to think of what kind of vegetables you can substitute for this, if you can’t find it. When I consider the texture, I recommend oyster mushroom or Enokitake mushroom. Those substitutes are especially good when making the Korean soup YukGaeJang.
- Use:
Side-dish, Ingredient for soup (YukGaeJang)- Storage:
Keep in the cabinet.- Types:
If you get dried Taro Stems, soak them in water at least one night before you use them for cooking. This will get rid of the small bitter flavor, and they will become soft to eat. Wash them well, and boil them for some time before using them as an ingredient.- Short Korean lesson: *^^*
MalLin (말린) = Dried
ToRanDae (토란대) = Taro Stem
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I am amazed with it. It is a good thing for my research. Thanks. ^_^
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Hi, Car On Water
Thanks for your comment !!!
Great post!!
Hi, Shoe Carnival
Thanks for comment !!
oh, u read my mind! i was going to ask u for that! don’t find alot of recipes using korean dried vegetables. it’s a pity because they are very healthy!
Hi, layping
haha..did I ??? Yes, we have many kinds of dishes using vegetables.. (dried vegetables also. ) thanks !!
yap. i’m always wondering what do u do with that. but now, i know it ! thanks to u!
Hi, layping
You are welcome !! Maybe someday, I can post another food that uses it. Have a good day !!!
so, i’m luckier than u. i can find that here. hehe *^u^*
Hi, layping ~~
oooooooooowow….. YES YOU ARE !!! Do you use this for your food? or you can find this in a Korean store? anyhow..I envy you ..hehe. So ~~ you can make yukgaejang without any problem..cool~~;) Thanks !!