Iron stick yam is a kind of yam.

Identification method: Physically, iron stick yam is a relatively fine yam, which is relatively straight and uniform in thickness, with little difference in thickness between head and tail, and the diameter of one head and one tail is more than that of a dime coin. Yam, which looks similar to it, can often be seen as thick at one end and thin at the other, with the same length. From the color point of view, the skin of iron stick yam is tan, slightly darker than Hebei yam, and looks slightly similar to it. From the meat quality point of view, the iron stick yam is delicate and firm, which is why it is called "iron stick" yam. Due to the compact structure, the taste will be dense, delicate and spongy after the production is mature.

How to eat: Steamed iron bar yam is dense, dry, soft and sweet. Other yams taste looser, feel a little "watery", not so soft, and taste a little numb. Steamed food, soup, porridge, or various desserts are suitable. After steaming, pour in blueberry juice or sweet-scented osmanthus, both of which are delicious.

Water yam

Identification method: Water yam is a kind of yam, which is relatively stout, with a diameter of about 5cm and a straight shape. Water yam, as its name implies, contains a lot of water and is very crisp and tender. If you touch it gently, it may break in two.

How to eat: Water yam tastes crisp and tender, suitable for cooking, and can also be used to make sugar water. This yam has a lot of mucus, and the sweet soup cooked is also very thick. Of course, water yam is also the first choice for hot pot.

Xiaobaizui yam

Identification method: It is also the yam that looks most like the iron stick yam. If not carefully identified, it is very likely to be confused. However, white-billed yam is also a kind of yam with good quality. Although the taste is slightly different from that of iron stick yam, it is also delicious, and the price is much cheaper than that of iron stick yam. It is a good choice with good quality and low price.

How to eat: similar to iron bar yam.

Beef leg yam

Identification method: This kind of yam is called Niutui Yam because of its stout appearance. The price is not high, and it is often available in the market.

How to eat: the taste is soft and suitable for steaming, stewing or cooking porridge.