Hawaiian dish of taro root pounded to a paste and often allowed to ferment.
In2006, Japan imported fresh and processed vegetables worth about228 billion yen from China, such as leeks, garlic, satoimo taro roots and shiitake mushrooms, according to Japan External Trade Organization.
A tender kurobuta pork simmered in a tamarind broth that is thickened with the starch of taro root. It's served with a side dish of red rice and fish sauce.