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MAY | YAMYAW | WAY
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YAM"Yam" comes from the West African word, nYami,
meaning "to eat“Isu – Yoruba | Ji - Igbo
It is usually confused with Sweet Potatoes
YAMSweet
Easy to prepare Can be served Boiled, Roasted, Baked or Fried.
Pounded Yam & Porridge Yam is gotten from this.
Boiled With Red Oil
YAMYams are grown throughout Africa, but Nigeria is the world’s most
prolific producer, exporting to 70% of the world market.
Yams should never be refrigerated until they're cooked. Leftovers should be wrapped, refrigerated, and eaten within a few days.
With Fish Pepper Soup
YAMYam tubers consist of about 21% dietary fiber and are rich in
carbohydrates, vitamin C and essential minerals.
In addition, because they are rich in fiber, yams fill you up without filling out your hips and waistline.
Porridge