Tag: Peeling eddoes

Some cooks opt to peel eddoes raw, while others boil them first to simplify the process and neutralize the natural skin irritant. The decision of whether you peel eddoes before boiling largely depends on your sensitivity and how you plan to use the cooked tuber.

Eddoes, a tropical root vegetable prized for its mild, nutty flavor, contain microscopic needle-like irritant crystals called calcium oxalate, making proper preparation crucial before cooking. This crystalline substance, found just beneath the skin, can cause an unpleasant itching sensation upon contact with bare skin.