Yam (vegetable) - Wikipedia
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.
Yams: They're Not Just Sweet Potatoes - The Spruce Eats
2020年9月1日 · Yams are often mistakenly called sweet potatoes and vice versa, but these are actually two different vegetables. A true yam is the tuber of a tropical vine that can grow over seven feet in length, and it's not even distantly related to the sweet potato.
Yam vs Sweet Potato: What Exactly Is the Difference? - Kitchn
2024年10月17日 · True yams have rougher skin that’s typically brown, almost tree bark-like. Sweet potatoes have a thinner skin that’s reddish-brown, although it can vary. Yams and sweet potatoes are completely different, botanically speaking.
What's the Actual Difference Between Yams and Sweet Potatoes?
2024年10月13日 · Really, yams aren’t remotely similar to sweet potatoes. They belong to the Dioscoreaceae family of flowering plants, and grow in temperate and tropical climates, including in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. A yam is the extremely starchy tuber at the base of winding, bright-green herbaceous vines.
10 Types Of Yams And How To Use Them - Tasting Table
2024年1月19日 · Similar to many yam varieties, the Indian yam is known by several names. These include true yam, yampee (also spelled yampi), tropical yam, igname, and cush-cush (also spelled kush-kush).
Are Yams & Sweet Potatoes The Same? Here's How to Tell Them …
2023年10月12日 · Confusingly, purple yam (the ube of the Philippines) is the same species, but with vividly violet flesh. Increasingly (and incorrectly), purple sweet potatoes are referred to as ube. The real deal is this true yam.
YAM | TRUE YAM | AFRICAN YAM - Chef Lola's Kitchen
2021年8月27日 · The true yam, a staple in many African, Asian, and Caribbean diets, is frequently mistaken for the entirely different sweet potato. This common misunderstanding is not just a case of mistaken identity in the produce aisle; it runs deeper, tracing its roots back to the times of transatlantic slavery.
A Field Guide to Sweet Potato Types (and the Dirt on Yams) - Serious Eats
2023年11月13日 · Real yams are native to Asia and Africa, and have scaly brown skin surrounding very starchy white flesh. They’re not nearly as sweet as sweet potatoes and take best to boiling and slow braising. On the bright side, this means you're highly unlikely to accidentally purchase a yam at your local supermarket.
Real Food Encyclopedia - Yam - FoodPrint
True yams (Dioscorea alata) are biologically distant from sweet potatoes, although they are both tubers. Some people further insist that the redder, sweeter and more elongated Japanese varieties of sweet potatoes are “yams” while the paler, …
How Are Yams and Sweet Potatoes Different? - The Old Farmer's …
2024年10月30日 · Real yams have rough, brown, scaly skin and white flesh that is dry and starchy; however, when cooked properly, yams have a mild, earthy flavor with a subtle sweetness. (Note: Most yams are mildly toxic when raw and must be cooked prior to consumption.)
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