Taro Infused with Lemon Grass and Ginger

• 3 pounds taro, peeled and cubed
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1 cup macadamia nuts, toasted and smashed
• 1 stalk lemon grass, split
• 2 -inch piece ginger root
• 2 -inch piece galangal root
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Boil the taro in water for 1 hour or until tender.
2. In another saucepan, combine remaining ingredients over low heat.
3. Cover and let steep while the taro cooks.
4. Drain the taro and transfer to a mixing bowl.
5. Pass the infused milk through a sieve to remove the solids and add to the bowl of taro.
6. Mash the taro as you would potatoes.
7. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

taro, coconut milk, nuts, lemon grass, ginger root, galangal root, salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/taro-infused-with-lemon-grass-and-ginger-recipe2.html (may not work)