Elephant yam, also known as Suran in India, is a versatile tuber often used in various regional cuisines. Its earthy flavour ...

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 ...

In a tribe in southern India, a group of women are working hard to revive the country's ancient native tubers, and bring them ...

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.

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.

Vegans aren't the only ones who have high praise for this friendly, funky East Side eatery. While the fare is organic and gluten free, there's also plenty for omnivores to sop up. The vegan red ...

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 ...