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Yam is the common name for some plant species in the genus Dioscorea (family Dioscoreaceae) that form edible tubers (some other species in the genus being toxic). Yams are perennial herbaceous vines native to Africa, Asia, and the Americas and cultivated for the consumption of their starchy tubers in many temperate and tropical regions.
Dioscorea polystachya or Chinese yam (simplified Chinese: 山药; traditional Chinese: 山藥), also called cinnamon-vine, [2] is a species of flowering plant in the yam family. It is sometimes called Chinese potato or by its Korean name ma. [3] [2] It is also called huaishan in Mandarin and wàaih sāan in Cantonese.
The primary ingredient in asaro is yam, which is peeled, cut into chunks, and boiled until it becomes soft. Other essential ingredients include red palm oil, onions, peppers, salt and a mixture of spices, which are combined in a pot. The dish is often prepared with a generous amount of palm oil, providing its characteristic reddish-orange color ...
Water, yam or cocoyam, palm oil, onion, tomatoes, pepper, fish, salt Mpoto Mpoto is a Ghanaian cuisine made from cocoyam or yam . It is also known as Yam Pottage and Asaro (Yoruba language) by Nigerians.
A plate of food; pounded yam and soup. Pounded yam (Yoruba: Iyán, Hausa: sakwara, Igbo: Utara-ji) is a Nigerian swallow or Okele food. [1] [2] It is commonly prepared by pounding boiled yam with mortar and pestle [3] [4] Pounded yam is similar to mashed potatoes but heavier in consistency. It is a smooth delicacy eaten with the hands.
If you think sweet potatoes and yams are the same thing, think again! These root vegetables aren't at all related, and look and taste quite differently. ... The name yam came from the West African ...
"Sweet potatoes have a starchy texture and sweet flesh," Gavin said. "The major types are grouped by the color of the flesh, not by the skin." In the grocery store, you'll likely see orange, white ...
Kontomire Stew with eggs and plantain. Kontomire stew is a stew made from cocoyam leaves (known in the Akan language as "kontomire"), commonly prepared in the home and very popular in Ghanaian cuisine. [1]