Ebi imo is a valuable type of taro from Kyoto, famous for its unique shape, which looks like a bent shrimp, and its rich, smooth texture. This vegetable is a respected traditional Kyo-yasai (Kyoto vegetable) and shows the region’s focus on special, high-quality ingredients. Unlike common root vegetables, Ebi imo is expensive because of the huge amount of work it takes to […] The post Ebi imo (えびいも) appeared first on Food in Japan.