Description
Abuja Yam
Abuja Yam is a typical sweet white yam grown in Abuja axis of Nigeria. yams are less sweet and more starchy than sweet potatoes.
They have a distinct brown, bark-like exterior. The flesh can be white or yellow depending on the maturity of the yam.
These tubers are highly nutritious, versatile, and may benefit your health in many ways.
Benefits of Abuja Yam
- May enhance Brain function:- Yams contain a unique compound called diosgenin, which has been found to promote neuron growth and enhance brain function
- May ease symptoms of Menopause:-Blood levels of estrone and estradiol — two estrogen hormones — typically decrease during menopause. Improving estrogen levels may ease menopause symptoms.
- Easy to add to diet:- they can be bought whole or dried and grounded to powder, flour.
How to use
They can be baked, boiled, steamed, roasted, fried, and pan-cooked.
Yams can be enjoyed with or without the skin and used in both sweet and savory dishes.
These are some common ways to enjoy yams:
- Yam fries. Cut yams into wedges and fry them.
- Purée. Boil the tubers until soft, place in a blender, purée, and season
them. - Yam chips. Thinly slice peeled yams and bake or fry them.
- Mashed yams. Peel, boil, and mash your yams, then add milk and
seasonings. - Yam Porridge. Peel, dice, season, and then cook your yams
in a pan adding vegetables and protein of your choice.
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