Why it works: Orange and yam work together. They rank in the top 12% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 20 recipes. Both carry coumarin, which smells sweet, hay. The science ↓
Oranges and Yams
Ingredients
Directions
I a dish safe for baking, alternate slices of yam with slices of oranges in this way //////. Pour some orange juice on. May want to spice with a little salt and cinnamon, sugar for those who like it sweet. Bake at medium heat until done. I know, this is not much of a recipe, but it always turns out great, and i never make it exactly the same twice. You can also put one layer of orange, then one layer of yam, and so on, until the dish is full
Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
Counts 2 of 3 ingredients. The other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and add nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume: 2 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Orange | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Yam | not in our table | 0 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Orange + yamtop 12% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together20 recipes
Shared aroma: coumarin (sweet, hay).
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