{"product_id":"fresh-ghana-yam-8-lb","title":"Fresh Ghana Yam (Puna Yam), 8 lb – 2 to 3 African Yam Tubers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Ghana yam (puna yam), about 8 lb, 2 to 3 whole tubers.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is true African yam, the West African staple with rough brown skin and firm white flesh. It is not a sweet potato. Mild, starchy and fluffy when cooked, it is the yam Ghanaian and Nigerian families use every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to cook it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoiled yam:\u003c\/strong\u003e slice, peel and boil 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with egg stew, palm oil and pepper, or garden egg stew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFried yam (dundu):\u003c\/strong\u003e cut into sticks and fry until golden. Great with pepper sauce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePounded yam:\u003c\/strong\u003e boil and pound into a smooth swallow for egusi or okra soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYam porridge (asaro) and ampesi.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to African yam? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/african-yam\"\u003eAfrican yam vs. sweet potato guide\u003c\/a\u003e for peeling tips and recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep whole yams in a cool, dry, dark, well-ventilated place, not the fridge. Once cut, wrap and refrigerate and use within a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePickup or shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick up at Yado African \u0026amp; Caribbean Market, 1651 E 87th St, Chicago, IL, or order online with shipping across the U.S. Tubers are natural produce, so size and number vary; each order is packed to about 8 lb total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed more? Get the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghana-puna-yam-50-lb-box\"\u003e50 lb box of Ghana puna yam\u003c\/a\u003e or shop all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/african-yam\"\u003eAfrican yam and yam flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yado African \u0026 Caribbean Market","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46907638317208,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/8178\/7800\/files\/Fresh_African_Yam_Fresh_Ghana_Yam_Fresh_Tubers_of_Yam_7.5lbs_2_0r_3_Tubers_of_Yam_5ab5c37a-d83e-4d08-8e9d-e7f82b27f5d1.jpg?v=1755621261","url":"https:\/\/yadomarket.com\/products\/fresh-ghana-yam-8-lb","provider":"Yado African \u0026 Caribbean Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}