Puna Yam Box - Fresh White Yam for Pounding & Boiling

Puna Yam Box - Fresh White Yam for Pounding & BoilingPuna Yam Box is fresh whole white yam (Puna yam), the same tuber used to make hand pounded iyan, yam porridge (asaro), yam chips and ikokore. Peel, boil and pound, or boil and roast for a hearty, traditional West African meal. How to prepare Peel away the rough outer skin and cut into chunks. Rinse thoroughly, then boil in salted water for 25 40 minutes until soft enough to pierce easily with a knife. For pounded yam: pound the boiled chunks until

Puna Yam Box is fresh whole white yam (Puna yam), the same tuber used to make hand-pounded iyan, yam porridge (asaro), yam chips and ikokore. Peel, boil and pound, or boil and roast for a hearty, traditional West African meal.

How to prepare

• Peel away the rough outer skin and cut into chunks.
• Rinse thoroughly, then boil in salted water for 25-40 minutes until soft enough to pierce easily with a knife.
• For pounded yam: pound the boiled chunks until smooth and stretchy, or blend in batches with a little water.
• For asaro (yam porridge): simmer the chunks with palm oil, pepper, onion and crayfish until soft and slightly mashed.

Storage

• Store whole, unpeeled yam in a cool, dry, dark place — not the fridge — for up to 2-3 weeks.
• Once peeled or cut, keep in water in the fridge and use within 1-2 days.

Frequently asked

How long does whole yam keep?

Stored whole in a cool, dry, dark place, yam keeps for several weeks. Once cut or peeled, use within a day or two.

What can I make with yam?

Pounded yam (iyan), yam porridge (asaro), yam chips and ikokore are all classic dishes.

Is it gluten-free?

Yes — fresh yam is naturally gluten-free.

Ingredients

100% Fresh Yam

Nutrition Facts (per 100g/ml)

Approximate values for fresh yam: Energy: 490kJ / 116kcal, Fat: 0.2g, Carbohydrates: 27g, Fibre: 4g, Protein: 1.5g, Salt: trace

Dietary Information

Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free