Hemp yam, a tuber that is both nutritious and delicious, is waiting for us to explore its rich culinary possibilities. Let's embark on a culinary journey to transform hemp yam into mouth-watering delicacies with creativity and delight.

Steaming locks in the original flavor

Steaming retains the original flavor and texture of the jatropha. Peel and cut into thick slices, place in a steamer and steam over high heat for 15 minutes. The steamed yam is soft and juicy with a light fragrance. Drizzle with a little soy sauce or vinegar and enjoy a healthy and refreshing meal.

Braised with a rich sauce

Braising the yam adds a rich, saucy flavor. Cut the yam into cubes and sauté in a hot pan until golden brown. Add onion, ginger and garlic and stir-fry, pour in soy sauce, cooking wine and sugar. Add water to cover the hemp yam, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until the soup thickens.

Sweet and sour

The sweet and sour sauce wraps around the yam, bringing a sweet and sour taste. Cut the yam into slices, coat with cornstarch and deep fry in hot oil until golden brown. In a separate pot, add vinegar, sugar, ketchup and other seasonings and bring to a boil, then add the fried yam and stir-fry well. Drizzle with hot oil, and a crispy and flavorful sweet and sour sesame yam will appear on the plate.

Shredded golden yam

Shredded sesame yam is a classic dish for banquets, which is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with golden threads that want to break. Cut the yam into strips, coat with cornstarch and deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown. In a separate pan, add sugar and water to make a syrup, add the yam strips into the syrup and toss to coat. Pull them while they are still hot and serve quickly.

Sesame Yam Balls are toothsome and tender

Sesame Yam Balls are a highlight of home cooking, toothsome and tender, suitable for both young and old. Rub the hemp yam into puree, add minced meat, chopped green onion, minced ginger and other auxiliary ingredients, mix well. Pinch into balls and drop into the soup to cook until they float, then remove and drain to serve.

Warm Tips

When selecting hemp yam, you should choose tubers with smooth skin without scars and hard texture.

Hemp yam is easy to oxidize and turn black, after cutting it should be promptly cooked or soaked in water.

Hemp yam contains mucus, so wear gloves or apply a little grease when cutting to avoid sticky hands.

When eating hemp yam, pay attention to its smooth texture and chew slowly to prevent choking.

Conclusion

The culinary journey of hemp yam is full of surprises and flavors. Whether it is steamed, braised, sweet and sour, plucked or croquettes, each cooking method gives it a unique flavor. Let's get creative and explore more delicious possibilities with hemp yam, and let its nutritious and delicious flavor come to our table to nourish our body and mind.