Taro is a traditional ingredient for sweets and desserts which can also be used for savories. Steamed, mashed and seasoned with sugar, taro paste will be added with tapioca powder and stuffed with sweet or savory fillings. Custard, cheese, red bean paste and mashed salted egg yolks are common fillings for taro ball. Boiled, pan-fried or deep-fried, filled taro ball can be made into various kinds of dishes.