セレベス芋いも

noun

Celebes taro; type of taro from Sulawesi

A variety of taro (satoimo) originally from Sulawesi (formerly Celebes), known for its reddish-purple buds. Also called 赤芽芋 (akameimo).

See also: 赤芽芋

• セレベス芋いもは煮に崩くずれしにくいので、煮に物ものに向むいている。

  Celebes taro doesn't fall apart easily when boiled, so it's good for simmered dishes.

• この地ち方ほうではセレベス芋いもをよく栽さい培ばいしている。

  In this region, they often grow Celebes taro.