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South Africa · Kwa Zulu- Natal · Umkhanyakude| Common Animals Fish Mushrooms Flora |
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Dioscorea rotundata |
July: Tuber formation begins, nutrients are actively stored.
Requires boiling for safe consumption. White yam is an important food source in West Africa.. Used in traditional dishes and rituals, symbolizing fertility..
Perennial herbaceous vine with large white tubers.. Tubers contain starch, have a neutral flavor, and are versatile in cooking..
Manual digging of tubers using hoe or shovel. Careful extraction to avoid damaging tubers.
Best harvest time is after foliage yellows when tubers reach maximum size.. Tubers are cleaned of soil and dried before storage..
Tubers are peeled and thoroughly washed before cooking.. For long-term storage, tubers are dried and kept in a cool, dry place.. Used boiled or baked.
Boiled yam (Boiling peeled tubers in salted water)
Simple and hearty dish
Simple and hearty dish
1. Peel tubers and cut into pieces.
2. Boil in salted water for 30-40 minutes until tender.
3. Drain water and serve hot with butter or sauce.
2. Boil in salted water for 30-40 minutes until tender.
3. Drain water and serve hot with butter or sauce.
Fried yam (Frying sliced tubers in a pan)
Crispy crust and soft inside
Crispy crust and soft inside
1. Slice peeled yam.
2. Fry in vegetable oil until golden brown.
3. Salt to taste and serve hot.
2. Fry in vegetable oil until golden brown.
3. Salt to taste and serve hot.
Yam mashed potatoes (Boiling and mashing tubers)
Nutritious mash with soft texture
Nutritious mash with soft texture
1. Peel and cut tubers.
2. Boil in water until tender (about 30 minutes).
3. Drain water and mash tubers, add butter and salt.
2. Boil in water until tender (about 30 minutes).
3. Drain water and mash tubers, add butter and salt.
Yam pie (Baking yam with spices and eggs)
Delicious baked dish with rich aroma
Delicious baked dish with rich aroma
1. Peel and grate yam.
2. Mix with eggs, spices, and some flour.
3. Put mixture into baking dish and bake at 180°C for 30-40 minutes.
2. Mix with eggs, spices, and some flour.
3. Put mixture into baking dish and bake at 180°C for 30-40 minutes.