I thought Yams & sweet potatoes were the same thing?
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Comments (13)Actually, there are a couple of temperate zone Dioscorea species that are hardy to about Zone 5. I have the Chinese Mountain Yam, which some sources label as D. batatas and others give a different specific name. Whatever it's called, it is fully hardy here, and makes a lot of white aerial tubers in late summer that are about the size of a nickle and taste basically like a slightly less starchy white potato. I like to gather them up and boil them whole and make them into potato salad -- my couple of vines usually yield up to 2 quarts of them. I did try digging up a small, self-sown one once, and it had a very small tuber, about 1 inch in diameter and 8 to 10 inches long. Never tried digging into the older ones, as both are planted on trellises in flower beds and I don't want to disturb them. Oikos, Raintree, and Sand Mountain Herb Farm all sell starts of this plant. Here is what Oikos has to say about them: Here is a link that might be useful: Oikos Tree Crops link about Chinese Mountain Yam...See MoreSweet Potato(Yam) Chili- yummy!!!
Comments (4)Thanks for the kind words. The beauty of this recipe is just like any chili you can add or subtract whatever you want.This time around I had bigger yams, only one large onion, and three small cans of tomatoes. I added more beans and a cup of leftover turkey soup broth. a It turned out a little soupy soI added some blending flour to thicken it up some. Turned out great! One word of caution- turn it off just as the potatoes are fork tender. If you have leftovers and have to re-heat the potatoes won't turn to mush. Nancy...See MoreSweet Potato/Yam Dishes To Try?
Comments (19)Not exactly a classic Turkey Day sweet potato recipe, but you might want to try it now that sweet potatoes are plentiful! Take care to keep your "fries" uniform in size. Small ones will burn before larger ones get done, otherwise. I like the seasonings in this recipe! Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe by Our Best Bites 1 lb peeled sweet potatoes cut into 1/4" match-sticks 2 T extra virgin olive oil 1/2 t cumin 1/2 t oregano 1/2 t coriander 1 t kosher salt 1 t parsley 1/8 tsp black pepper *you want 1lb sweet potatoes after they are peeled, sliced, etc. If you weigh them at the store make sure you have a little more than a pound to allow for the peeling, and tossing of small pieces. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl combine cumin, oregano, coriander, salt, parsley, and pepper. Place sweet potatoes in a pile directly on baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Use hands to toss until all pieces are well coated. Sprinkle seasoning mixture on top and toss again with hands to coat. Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer so that pieces are not touching each other. Place pan in oven and bake for 15 minutes. Use a metal spatula to gently flip fries and then return pan to oven. Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes or until fries are starting to lightly brown and crisp. Remove pan from oven and cool 5 minutes. Serve immediately....See Moreo.k......Yam vs. Sweet potato
Comments (4)what a coincidence, I was just researching this yesterday. I tried to post link and was told this site is considered spam or advertising, so I can't include it. It's from the University of Illinois, and I sure hope that isn't some kind of no-no here. (when the heck did THAT start?...can't post a university study???) "...The confusion between yams and sweet potatoes may be traced back to the days when sweet potatoes were a staple in plantation diets. African slaves called the sweet potato "nyami," from a Fulani word meaning "to eat" or from the Twi word "anyinam," referring to the true yam, a root crop common to Africa and Asia. Over time, many markets began to advertise sweet potatoes as yams--and the name stuck. "What we traditionally eat on our Thanksgiving tables is most likely the sweet potato," said Nelson. "The name yam and sweet potato used to be used interchangeably in stores, but in recent years the USDA has tried to regulate use of the name. Any use of the word Âyam to describe sweet potatoes must be accompanied by the name Âsweet potato.Â" There are over 600 different species of true yam, and probably just as many uses for them. They grow underground from a vine and vaguely resemble sweet potatoes, but tend to be more cylindrical, and often have "toes" sprouting from them. "Many of them grow to astounding sizes, up to seven feet long and weighing 150 pounds," she said. "Their flesh can be white to bright yellow, and the tuber is covered in a very tough skin that is difficult to remove. "Many yams contain more sugar than sweet potatoes, but they must be prepared properly before they are safe to eat. Yams contain chemicals including oxalates that can have adverse health effects if eaten. Typically, yams go through cycles of boiling, pounding, and otherwise leeching out these harmful compounds before they are eaten." Particularly in ethnic markets, yams are becoming much more commonly available in the United States. They grow much like a sweet potato, but need up to a year of frost-free weather before harvest. A sweet potato, by contrast, will take 100 to 150 days to harvest..." j...See Moreplllog
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