Ideas to cook yam healthily

[Srl13064]

Hello everyone. Any ideas how to prepare yam?( the purple one, not sweet potato)

 

I’m thinking of steaming it but I’m worried that it might be too bland.

[Guest Cooker]

Make mashed yams - add milk, salt & pepper to taste, knob of butter optional.

[Srl13064]

What is the ratio between yam and milk? I think full cream milk will pair well with yam!

[Guest Cooker]

42 minutes ago, Srl13064 said:

What is the ratio between yam and milk? I think full cream milk will pair well with yam!

 

No exact ratio, I go by the consistency of the yam that I want, add bit by bit, cos u can't extract. You can experiment see what flavours u like, add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. I got a good bottle of Madagascar vanilla extract, so I add a bit sometimes, a bit dessert like. Can do the same with sweet potatoes.

[anxiousfriedtofu]

Been trying out this way of preparation taking inspiration from Hakka yam pork dish. Basically its just omitting the pork. Still need some refining.

 

I use a food processor like Thermomix for the easiest execution. Just add in thoroughly rinsed yam cubes, diced mushrooms for a slight umami and red preserved beancurd (南乳) 

as the main flavouring agent.

 

Not too much though, I am happy with the flavour when I use about 1-1.5 tsp worth or it for 500g of yam. A nice balance of saltiness from it and eartiness from the yam itself. You can add a bit of chicken stock if you prefer not so bland food.

Finally, add salt or pepper at the end after tasting if necessary.

 

I typically have this as an accompaniment to other dishes.

 

If no food processor, I would typically use a pan to lightly stir fry the yam instead, using the same ingridients.

 

 

 

 

Edited January 30 by anxiousfriedtofu
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steam with garlic