Scallops and Prawns in a Crisp Taro Basket

Taro root needs some work to make it delectable and it is rarely a dish by itself. However, it can be used to sustain other, more well-flavoured foods, as in this recipe. Like the potato, taro root fries nicely and in this rather complicated recipe it may be prepared well in advance. The ‘basket’ that results makes a splendid setting for the scallops and prawns. Once the shellfish have been prepared, the actual stir-frying takes but a short time. This dish is well worth its cost in time and