
Fresh Yam - Costa Rican White, Name root
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The Costa Rican White Fresh Yam, also known as Ñame or "Yame", is a versatile tuber used in a variety of culinary preparations. It has a creamy or yellow flesh and is grown in tropical regions all over the world. Its nutty flavor and chewy texture make it a unique and tasty ingredient.
Grown throughout the tropics as well as West Africa, China, Korea, the South Pacific, India and the Caribbean, Name is often saved for special occasions and is considered a festival food in Cuba.
Shaped like a long sweet potato, the flesh of Name is creamy in color while its skin can be light brown, dark brown, or tan. Its flavor is somewhat nutty with a slightly chewy texture similar to a potato. Extremely versatile, Name can be baked, boiled, steamed, scalloped, fried or creamed.
The skin of the Name should be scrubbed with a brush under running water prior to use. To easily peel, cut into cubes. With a knife cut out flesh and remove all skin. Place in a bowl of water and lemon juice until ready for use.
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