Yam (vegetable) - Wikipedia
网页Yams species called Parkistan. The size is for eating but smaller sizes can be cultivated White yams at a retail market in Brixton, England, 2004. 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).
Sweet Potatoes vs Yams: What’s the Difference? - Healthline
网页2017年9月21日 · Both sweet potatoes and yams are boiled, roasted or fried. Sweet potatoes are used to make fries, pies, soups and casseroles. Yams are more commonly found in the West as a powder or health...
11 Health and Nutrition Benefits of Yams
网页2023年7月13日 · Yams are nutritious vegetables containing both macro- and micronutrients. They may have many health benefits, including relieving symptoms of menopause and lowering blood cholesterol levels.
Yams: Health Benefits, Nutrients, Serving Suggestions, and More - WebMD
网页2023年8月29日 · Yams are tuber vegetables (the type that grows mostly underground) native to Africa and Asia. There are over 600 species of yam, but only 15-20 are edible. Sweet potatoes are often mistaken for...
How to Cook Yams 4 Different Ways for Sweet or Savory Flavor
网页2023年12月8日 · Yams have a woody, tree-like exterior (unlike the reddish-hued skins of sweet potatoes) and are native to more tropical regions like Africa, Central America, and Asia. Not only do genuine yams look different, but they're also starchier and not as sweet as the orange-tinted sweet potatoes you love.
10 Types Of Yams And How To Use Them - Tasting Table
网页2024年1月19日 · Join us on this yam-tastic journey, and let's uncover the fantastic world these tubers bring to the table, and all about some different types of yams.
Classic Candied Yams Recipe - Southern Living
网页2023年11月10日 · Candied yams land somewhere between a side dish and a dessert. This classic Thanksgiving dish has the perfect blend of warming spices, like cinnamon and nutmeg, sugar, and a touch of cream. Plus, our streamlined recipe for candied yams doesn't require any boiling.
Everything You Should Know About Yams - Serious Eats
网页2023年11月10日 · A yam is the extremely starchy tuber at the base of winding, bright-green herbaceous vines. While sweet potatoes generally don’t grow much longer or thicker than a baby’s forearm, yams can grow to be more than six feet long, and on rare occasions weigh in at over 150 pounds.
Candied Yams Recipe (Perfect Southern Side Dish) | The Kitchn
网页2024年8月8日 · Candied yams are a favorite Thanksgiving side alongside Mashed Potatoes and Sweet Potato Casserole. But you may be surprised to know that they’re not actually made with yams. A yam is a dry, starchy root vegetable …
Yams vs. Sweet Potatoes: What's the Difference? - Allrecipes
网页2021年6月22日 · What Are Yams, Exactly? True yams are dry, starchy root vegetables, closer in flavor to yucca than sweet potatoes. They're native to Africa, where 95 percent of yams are grown. They have a bark-like skin and their flesh can be off-white, purple, or red.