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Orange Fleshed Yam

Dioscorea rotundata (White Yam/Guinea Yam) Allergen-Free
Orange Fleshed Yam

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Dioscoreaceae
  • Primary Cuisine West African
  • Seasonality Fall,Winter
  • Source Yam Plant

¿Qué es Orange Fleshed Yam?

A starchy root vegetable with vibrant orange flesh, known for its sweet, earthy flavor and creamy texture when cooked.

¿A qué sabe Orange Fleshed Yam?

Orange Fleshed Yam tiene un sabor sweet,earthy,nutty con aromas mild,sweet.

Taste
Sweet,Earthy,Nutty
Texture
Starchy,Creamy,Floury
Aroma
Mild,Sweet
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 130g
Calories116 kcal
Total Fat0.2 g
Saturated Fat0.0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1.5 g
Total Carbohydrate27 g
Dietary Fiber4.1 g
Total Sugars0.5 g
Calcium17 mg
Iron0.5 mg
Potassium816 mg

El Secreto del Chef

To maximize sweetness, roast yams slowly at a lower temperature to caramelize their natural sugars.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Orange Fleshed Yam

El mejor sustituto para Orange Fleshed Yam es Sweet Potato, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar sweetness, slightly softer texture, more readily available.

Sustitutos para Orange Fleshed Yam con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Sweet Potato Mejor 1:1 Similar sweetness, slightly softer texture, more readily available.
Butternut Squash 1:1 For similar color and sweetness in roasted dishes.
Taro Root 1:1 Starchy texture, less sweet, good for savory applications.
Plantains (Ripe) 1:1 Similar starchy-sweet profile when cooked.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Orange Fleshed Yam

  1. Select firm, blemish-free yams.
  2. Store in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place, not refrigerated.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Orange Fleshed Yam?

  • Roasted
  • mashed
  • fried
  • stews
  • curries
  • baking.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Orange Fleshed Yam?

Sweet,Earthy,Nutty Mild,Sweet

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Orange Fleshed Yam?

El mejor sustituto es Sweet Potato (1:1). Similar sweetness, slightly softer texture, more readily available.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Orange Fleshed Yam?

Select firm, blemish-free yams. Store in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place, not refrigerated.

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