Taro purée
A bowl of taro purée served in a flat plate, topped with roasted sesame seeds, melon seeds, and candied ginkgo. | |
| Alternative names | Taro mash, Taro paste |
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| Place of origin | China, Taiwan |
| Region or state | Fujian Province, Republic of China |
| Main ingredients | Taro, lard, sugar |
| Similar dishes | Ube halaya |
Taro purée, also known as taro mash or taro paste, (Chinese: 芋泥; pinyin: yùní; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: ō̍‑nî) is a traditional dessert in Fujianese cuisine and Teochew cuisine. Made from puréed taro and lard and served on a flat plate, the dessert is normally topped with toasted sesame seeds, and occasionally with candied ginkgo, red dates, or melon seeds.