They're exactly what they sound like — strips of yams seasoned with salt and fried in vegetable oil. Often served with pepper ...

Candied yams are a soul food staple—soft, caramelized sweet potatoes coated in a buttery, spiced glaze. Whether served a ...

In Africa, yam is pounded into a very stiff paste called fufu, eaten by hand in pinches from the serving tray, rolled into balls and dipped into a stew. FAQs about BBC Food ...

Yam production meanwhile is thriving - in fact the UN's food agency says Nigeria produces more than 60% of the entire world's yams. Despite this, Nigeria is not one of the world top exporters.

Paul Wilkin of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, said conservation work is being undertaken to make sure that wild yam plants are available to provide food and medicines worldwide, now and in the ...

Tom Yum or Tom Yam is a spicy Thai soup. It is a type of clear hot and sour soup. This vegetarian version is made with mushrooms and Thai spices.