This tuber vegetable has a variety of species and is known for its sweet starchy texture, cultivated in warm and tropical climates. Yams are a vegetable known across the world with many uses in different cultures. In Okinawa, Japan, they have purple sweet potatoes termed “Ube,” purple Yams. Malaysia and Singapore use Yams in many recipes, known as “taro.” In New Zealand, the … [Read more...]