{"product_id":"eddoe","title":"Guyana Eddoe","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eEddoe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eEddoe is a small, round, and ringed tuber harvested from the \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"61\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eColocasia antiquorum\u003c\/i\u003e plant, a resilient and water-hardy botanical closely related to the larger dasheen. Characterized by its hairy, barrel-shaped brown exterior and its dense, snowy-white or slightly greyish flesh, it is a quintessential \"ground provision\" of the Caribbean. These corms are chosen for their high starch content and their historical role as a \"blood-building\" restorative, valued for providing a compact and portable source of physical strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe flavor is deeply nutty, earthy, and sweet, featuring a richer and more concentrated \"chestnut\" aroma than its larger cousins. Because it is a high-density, starch-based botanical, it has a heavy, firm, and waxy body when boiled, which can become delightfully creamy when mashed. It leaves a savory, grounding sensation on the palate that acts as an excellent absorbent for the \"fat\" of coconut milk and the salt of cured meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eTypical Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eIt is most frequently used as a primary starch in soups and \"one-pot\" slow-cooked meals. In Caribbean households, eddoes are carefully peeled and \"set\" into pots of Split Pea Soup or Metagee, where they hold their shape better than many other tubers. Because of their unique texture, they are also a favorite for \"Eddoe Choka,\" where they are boiled until tender and then mashed into a savory spread that maintains a satisfying, velvety weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eCultural Use \u0026amp; Recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eVitality Provision:\u003c\/b\u003e Culturally, eddoe is used as a natural tonic to \"stiffen the joints\" and provide the physical fortification needed for manual garden work. It is a staple in West Indian agricultural traditions for its ability to provide a \"heavy\" stomach and a sustained release of energy throughout the afternoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003eThe \"Boiled and Fry-Up\" Eddoe:\u003c\/b\u003e To prepare traditionally, peel and halve the eddoes, boiling them in salted water until a fork passes through easily. Once drained, \"set\" the wedges in a hot pan with sliced onions, garlic, and bits of fried salt-pork or salt-beef. This creates a savory, iron-rich breakfast that is a hallmark of Guyanese and Trinidadian country life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003eThe \"Whole\" Soup Addition:\u003c\/b\u003e For a classic preparation, drop whole, peeled eddoes into a large pot of Saturday Soup. Unlike potatoes, which may melt away, the eddoe remains a firm, \"bitey\" nugget that absorbs the essence of the thyme, pimento, and scallion in the broth. It is traditionally the first piece of \"food\" reached for when the soup is served.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh Eddoe root is sold by weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAvailable by the pound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePeel before cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mohabir Market","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":48022075179262,"sku":"MM-FP-GUYANAEDDOE-1LB","price":4.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 lb","offer_id":48022075212030,"sku":"MM-FP-GUYANAEDDOE-3LB","price":11.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":48022075244798,"sku":"MM-FP-GUYANAEDDOE-5LB","price":18.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/9423\/4878\/files\/eddoe.jpg?v=1773782454","url":"https:\/\/mohabirmarket.com\/products\/eddoe","provider":"Mohabir Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}