boiled yam

Move aside sweet potato imposter, we're here to talk about African yams. This is the yam I grew up eating, and it is my favorite starchy tuber. (Lucky for me, yams are a great source of fiber and several vitamins and minerals!) You can find yams at an international supermarket or West African grocery store.

Tip: always wear gloves when cutting yam to avoid itchy skin!

Slice yam crosswise into slices about 1 inch thick.

Use a knife to peel the skin. Yam skin is papery and should be easy to remove

Cut each slice into 6-9 pieces, about 1 x 1 inch in size.

Rinse until water runs mostly clear. Drain water.

Place in pot with 1 tsp salt and enough water to cover yam.

Bring to a boil.

Boil for about 10 minutes, until yam is soft enough to easily pierce with a fork.

Drain and serve.