fresh - White Soft Yam, JAMAICAN Yampi , ROOT VEGETABLE

A Caribbean Kitchen Staple, Grown with Tradition

The Jamaican Yampi — known across the Caribbean as Yampie, Cushcush, or Indian Yam — is a beloved tropical root vegetable native to the Caribbean and Central America. Prized for its tender, slightly sweet flesh and smooth cooked texture, Yampi has been a cornerstone of Caribbean cooking for generations.

What Makes Yampi Special

• Uniquely tender & sweet — cooked Yampi has a pleasant, crumbly texture similar to a waxy potato but noticeably sweeter and more delicate
• Naturally starchy — a satisfying, filling root that works beautifully as a side dish, in soups, or as a substitute for cassava or potato
• Raw mucilage disappears when cooked — the natural slipperiness of raw Yampi fully cooks out, leaving a clean, smooth bite
• Always cook before eating — like many tropical roots, Yampi contains a naturally occurring compound that is safely eliminated through cooking

How to Use It

Yampi is incredibly versatile in the kitchen. Boil and serve alongside jerk chicken or oxtail, mash with butter and seasoning, add to hearty soups and stews, or simply roast for a caramelized, golden finish. Wherever you'd use a potato or cassava, Yampi fits right in — with a flavor all its own.

Available In

1 lb · 5 lbs · 25 lbs — whether you're cooking for the week or stocking up for the season, we have the right size for you.