I should love them--after all they are potatoes, yet sweet and good for me?? Yet....yuck. But the other day, I was offered a taste of a yam - lightly sweetened, soft, and very much like a bite of pumpkin pie. There is a little bit of sugar in this dish, for which you can substitute Maple Syrup, or a couple of chopped up dates - or skip altogether. I have tried this with Japanese Yams, Garnet Yams and Hannah White Sweet Potatoes. It's best with the Yams. The Sweet Potatoes tended to fall apart and get a bit mushy. Definitely worth a try. Take it from a yam-hater. I dig these.
Ingredients:
2 or 3 Yams (or Sweet Potatoes), peeled and diced
Cinnamon Sticks
2 or 3 chopped up Dates
Filtered Water
Directions:
1. Peel and Dice the Yams
2. Throw the yams in a pot with the cinnamon stick and the dates
3. Add enough water to almost cover the yams
4. Boil for about 30 minutes; it should be ready when the water is almost gone. If the water runs out before 30 minutes, you may need to add more water. Remove the Yams and leave the Dates behind. Keeps very well - throw on a Kale salad, eat with a flavored vinegar, or enjoy plain.
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