taro, shredded • sweet potato starch (about 150 grams) (you can also use cornstarch; the texture will be different) • water (about 300 grams) • sugar (about 20 grams)
Taro, 1 lb (450g) • Rice flour, 2 cups (250g) • Water, 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon (260g) • Fried shallots in duck fat, a little • Dried shrimp, a little • White pepper, a little • Salt,
medium taro roots • ground pork • fried shallots • (about 200g) sweet potato starch • water • Chopped cilantro (for garnish) • Soy sauce, to taste • light brown sugar • Salt, to taste • White pepper, to taste • rice wine • Parchment paper and a steamer basket