Taro Nests

• Large (“Betel-Nut”) taro
• Oil for deep-frying
• Spoon-sized (2-inch-diameter) wire baskets on long (8 to 10-

Shred taro in coarse, ideally long, strands. Spread on an open surface until strands are pliable and dry to the touch: one to several hours. Gather a heap into a large bowl; season^*; toss to mix well. Twist and coil a wad of shreds lightly into a basket, lower gently into the hot oil, and fry until golden. Flip, withdraw basket leaving the