Yam when cooked is a simple tasty meal which is usually eaten with Stews, Soups, or even sauces. It’s rich in carbohydrate and dietary fiber. There are various ways in which it could be prepared – Here in Nigeria, it’s usually Boiled, Fried, Roasted & Pounded (For “Swallow”). Which ever way it’s being prepared, it’s sure to make a tasty energy rich meal.
• White Yam Tuber-As much as you can eat
• Water
• Salt to taste
Step 1:Slice the yam tuber into about 8 round pieces. Peel the brown skin off. (You can save the peeled skin for the preparation of amala flour). Place the peeled yam in a medium sized bowl and wash with clean water
Step 2: Put the washed yam in a pot add some salt. Cook for about 25mins till soft (you can check this by in inserting a fork within. If it goes in easily, then it’s done.)
Step 3: Drain out the excess water and serve with your favorite Soup, Stew or Sauce.
How to Prepare Fried Yam
Ingredients:::
• White Yam Tuber– As much as you want
• Salt to taste
• Vegetable oil
Step 1: Slice and peel the yam as shown in step 1 above but cut the sliced yam into smaller portions.
Step 2: Sprinkle some salt over the yam and toss to ensure the salt gets to every part
Step 3: Heat the oil in a frying pan and gently deep fry the yam till it turns slightly golden brown in batches
Step 4: Remove the yam chips and place on a paper towel to drain out most of the oil
Serve with your favorite Soup, Stew, Sauce, Pap, Oatmeal, Custard or whatever you can think of.
How to prepare Roasted Yam
Ingredients:::
• White Yam Tuber– As much as you want
• Salt
For this you’d need Either an oven or a pit grill (The type that uses charcoal)
Step 1: Slice the yam tuber into thick round circles as shown in step 1 above but do not peel the skin. This gives a distinct flavor to it while preventing the sides from burning.
Step 2: Wash the sliced yam pieces thoroughly and place on a rack to drain. Sprinkle some salt over the yam slices
Step 3: Place the yam slices on the oven rack in a pre-heated oven and set to grill at about 160°C till the top side turns slightly brown. Flip over and leave the underside to roast till it turns brown all over. Your yam slices are done when the outer part is crunchy and the inner part has a soft moist feel.
Step 4: Leave to cool a little and peel the skin with a sharp Knife.
Serve with your favorite Palmoil Sauce or Ukpaka sauce.
• The Yam head is usually re-planted to grow new yam & the skin is dried for the preparation of Amala flour.
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