My hands will be very itchy when peeling yam or taro.

Reason: The mucus contains plant alkaloids, which can cause itching when in contact with the skin. The saponin in yam skin makes your hands very itchy.

Solution:

If your hands are itchy, you can wash your hands carefully and then soak them with vinegar, even the gaps between your nails. Dip it, and the itching sensation will gradually disappear after a while! (Reason: neutralization of acid and alkali) You can also roast it on a fire and turn your palms repeatedly to heat your hands. This will break down the saponin that has penetrated into your hands.

Method one, it is recommended to wear gloves when peeling off the skin after cleaning the yam.

Method two: (for taro) peeling can be easy and simple, and it will not make your hands itchy! The method is very simple:

Prepare a pot of boiling water, wash the outer skin of the taro, remove the soil and impurities, then directly throw it into the boiling water and blanch it. After the pot is cooked, just use a kitchen knife to lightly cut it from top to bottom to remove the skin effortlessly!