Y Is For Yam

 Y is for yam, often incorrectly called a sweet potato.  These are, in fact, two very different vegetables.  Sweet potatoes are smaller and grow in quite different conditions to yams.  Yams are much sweeter with a higher moisture content, are the tuber of a tropical vine, and can grow to over 7 feet in length.  They are at home growing in tropical climates and are said to have originated in Africa.  A great little vegetable dish you can make uses yams and spinach.  This side dish is rich in vitamins and minerals. 

Steps of cooking yam.

1. Peel and cut your yam into small cubes and wash the cubes. 
2. Cover them with water in a pan and cook until the cubes are soft.
3.   Cook the spinach in a tablespoon of the yam juice. 
4. Drain the yam cubes and add the cooked spinach to the pan.
5.   Mix with a wooden spoon while adding a little red palm oil, crushed chili and salt to taste. 
6. A simple and tasty side dish.

Y is also for yorkshire pudding.