えび芋いも

noun

shrimp-shaped taro variety

A variety of taro (satoimo) with a curved, striped shape resembling a shrimp. Often used in traditional Japanese cuisine, especially simmered dishes.

See also: 里芋 · きょういも

• えび芋いもは煮に物ものにすると、ほくほくしておいしい。

  When simmered, shrimp-shaped taro becomes fluffy and delicious.

• 京きょう都との料りょう亭ていで、えび芋いもの炊たき合あわせを食たべた。

  I had a simmered dish with shrimp-shaped taro at a traditional restaurant in Kyoto.