shrimp-shaped taro variety
A specific cultivar of taro (satoimo) with a curved, shrimp-like shape, often used in traditional Kyoto cuisine. Cross-referenced with エビイモ (ebiimo).
See also: えび芋
When simmered, Kyoto taro offers a pleasantly crumbly texture.
This Kyoto taro is shaped like a shrimp.
Kanji spelling; usually written in kana.
Katakana spelling, often used in botanical or culinary contexts.
Compound of 京 (Kyoto) and 芋 (potato/taro), referring to a taro variety associated with Kyoto cuisine. The exact origin of the cultivar name is uncertain.