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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

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Orange Fleshed Yam ?

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

Quel goût a le/la/l'Orange Fleshed Yam ?

Le/La/L'Orange Fleshed Yam a un goût sweet,earthy,nutty avec des arômes mild,sweet.

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

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

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

Le secret du chef

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

Substituts & Proportions pour Orange Fleshed Yam

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Orange Fleshed Yam est Sweet Potato, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Similar sweetness, slightly softer texture, more readily available.

Substituts pour Orange Fleshed Yam avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Sweet Potato Meilleur 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.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Orange Fleshed Yam

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

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Orange Fleshed Yam ?

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

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Orange Fleshed Yam ?

Sweet,Earthy,Nutty Mild,Sweet

Quel est un bon substitut pour Orange Fleshed Yam ?

Le meilleur substitut est Sweet Potato (1:1). Similar sweetness, slightly softer texture, more readily available.

Comment choisir et conserver le Orange Fleshed Yam ?

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

Ingrédients Root Vegetable associés

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