Midu Giant Taro

Midu Giant Taro

　　The Midu Giant Taro gets its name from its large, round shape resembling a human head. It boasts remarkable vitality and thrives in moist temperate climates, growing hidden beneath the soil. According to *Agricultural Highlights of the Republican Era*, during an agricultural exhibition organized in the 11th year of the Republic of China (1922), a single taro weighing 13.5 kilograms was displayed, though taros around 5 kilograms are commonly seen. The Midu Giant Taro yields abundantly, with high outputs exceeding 5,000 kilograms, and is available in the market starting September. The taro can be baked, boiled, or stir-fried, making it a beloved dish among locals. The saying “With taro at home, no need to worry even without rice” highlights how it serves both as a vegetable and a staple food. Boiled taro is especially prized—peeled and sliced, then cooked with greens, it offers a texture that is crispy, mealy, fragrant, and sweet, while the broth turns milky white, rich in nutrients. The Midu Giant Taro enjoys longstanding fame and is also praised as “taro as big as a melon, soft when soaked, deliciously rich, and supremely nutritious.”