| Taro purée | |
| Alternate Name: | Taro mash, Taro paste |
| Country: | China, Taiwan |
| Region: | Fujian Province, Republic of China |
| Main Ingredient: | Taro, lard, sugar |
| Similar Dish: | Ube halaya |
Taro purée,[1] also known as taro mash or taro paste,[2] is a traditional dessert in Fujianese cuisine and Teochew cuisine. Made from puréed taro and lard and served on a flat plate, the dessert is normally topped with toasted sesame seeds, and occasionally with candied ginkgo, red dates, or melon seeds.