Yam is a delicious, nutritious vegetable with plenty of varieties. It contains many essential nutrients that are beneficial for you. Fresh yam, is a well-liked food in many parts of Africa and can be eaten into various styles by different peoples. Fresh yam is a perfect meal you should try out anytime soon, most especially if you need something fresh and healthy.
Fresh yam should be firm and dry when you buy them. Stay clear of any yams that have bruises or cuts on them. Fresh yams will be heavy for their size, because they are full of water and nutrients. Their skin must be well-textured with no blemishes. You can keep fresh yam in a cool, dark place such as your kitchen pantry. However, you should store them away from moisture and sunlight which can rot yams quickly. Fresh yam will last in the fridge up to 2 weeks or so and possibly a little longer if you take good care of them.
Fresh yam is an excellent food for you. Includes multiple vitamins, minerals and fiber & antioxidants all of which give you the energy to stay charge for a complete day. Let me show you some of the great benefits when yam is included in your diet:
Yam Porridge — Fresh yam containing some water, onions, garlic and spices into a pot that is cooked until the Yam becomes soft. Well, I like it as a meal either way and when you mash the yam into a thick & creamy porridge it is very comforting.
In Africa, fresh yam is one of the king foods used in traditional cooking. It is an adaptable component, hence could be steamed, mashed, fried and cut or baked. Below are some of the popular African recipes that you can make at home and which also include yam (or perhaps without).
Yam Pottage — Fresh yam is cooked with onions, peppers and seasonings until its rich in texture but while still soupy. delisc Culina delisc welcomes your feedback, and will add in a high five with this recipe Send Me A High Five By adding Step-by-Step Tutorials Oh!
Fresh yam has a long history in African culture and is the staple crop. Origination is thought to be in West Africa where it was a featured crop of most early societies. Fresh yam is a symbol of good luck in many African cultures, and it is considered to be prosperous, fertile, abundant. It is commonly employed in certain rituals and events, including weddings or harvest festivals where it has symbolic meanings. The fresh yam is an essential ingredient in numerous African cuisines and can be whipped into tasteful, nutritious meals that bring people together.
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