Vegetable
Yam
Also called puna yam, white yam, African yam, iyan
A large brown-skinned tuber with dense white flesh. Not a sweet potato; not the American orange 'yam'.
Origin
West Africa, with Nigeria the largest producer.
Flavour
Starchy and neutral, drier than potato, slightly sweet when fried.
How to use it
Peel, boil and pound for pounded yam, or cut into chips and fry. Boiled slices with egg sauce are breakfast.
Storage
Cool, dark, dry, like potatoes. Cut surfaces brown fast.
