How do I make sweet taro for my Taiwanese shaved ice?

Question

I'm on a quest to make Taiwanese shaved ice at home for my own enjoyment.

I have the tapioca, condensed milk, and red beans (in a can)..but I am missing the sweetened taro chunks.

I went to a bunch of asian grocery stores in NYC's Chinatown and was told that they don't sell taro in cans/jars.

Does anyone know how to prepare the sweet taro? Do I need to get the raw taro, boil it and add sugar? Or is there some sort of prepared form already?

Thanks!

Answer 1

It sounds like you might need to get raw taro, boil it and add sugar.  You have the right idea.  It sounds like you will have a very nice Taiwanese shaved ice.