きょういも
Meanings
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shrimp-shaped taro variety
usually written using kana alone
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.