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Ingredients
Directions
Prepare
Slice the yams into pieces about 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) wide.
Peel the skins off the yams.
Rinse the yams.
Boil
Place the yams in a pot and add enough water to cover them.
Add about 2 teaspoons of salt.
Cook the yams for about 30 minutes, checking every 10 minutes or so to see if the yams are soft enough (a fork should be able to go through with ease).
Drain the yams.
Steps grouped into stages for easier reading; the method is the source's own.
Explore the science
What each ingredient does
- Yams
- Starchy base that softens into a tender, fluffy texture when boiled.
The step that matters
Cooking until fork-tender. Yams vary in density, so judging doneness by fork resistance rather than the clock prevents under-cooked centers or mushy, waterlogged pieces.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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