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June: Tuber initiation begins, foliage continues to expand.
Bitter yam is commonly used in West African traditional cuisine after special processing to remove bitterness. In some cultures, it symbolizes endurance and strength.
Perennial vine with spines on stems and leaves. Tubers contain bitter compounds requiring removal before consumption.
Manual digging of tubers using a hoe or shovel, careful due to spines on the plant. Avoiding sharp spines during harvesting and transportation.
Tubers are harvested after full maturity and foliage yellowing. It is recommended to thoroughly peel tubers and remove spines before processing.
Tubers contain bitter compounds and need soaking and thorough cooking to remove bitterness. Before cooking, tubers are peeled and spines removed, often soaked in water for several hours.
Boiled yam after soaking (Soaking tubers and then boiling in salted water)
Removes bitterness and softens taste
Removes bitterness and softens taste
1. Peel tubers and remove spines.
2. Soak in water for 8-12 hours, changing water several times.
3. Boil in salted water for 40-50 minutes until tender.
4. Drain water and serve hot.
2. Soak in water for 8-12 hours, changing water several times.
3. Boil in salted water for 40-50 minutes until tender.
4. Drain water and serve hot.
Fried soaked yam (Frying slices of pre-soaked tubers)
Crispy crust with soft inside
Crispy crust with soft inside
1. After soaking, slice tubers.
2. Fry in vegetable oil until golden brown.
3. Salt to taste and serve hot.
2. Fry in vegetable oil until golden brown.
3. Salt to taste and serve hot.
Mashed bitter yam (Boiling and mashing tubers after soaking)
Nutritious mash with reduced bitterness
Nutritious mash with reduced bitterness
1. Peel and soak tubers for 8-12 hours.
2. Boil until tender, about 40 minutes.
3. Drain water, mash tubers, add butter and salt.
2. Boil until tender, about 40 minutes.
3. Drain water, mash tubers, add butter and salt.
Baked soaked yam (Baking soaked and sliced tubers with spices)
Aromatic dish with soft texture
Aromatic dish with soft texture
1. Peel and soak tubers for 8 hours.
2. Cut into pieces, mix with olive oil, salt, and spices.
3. Bake at 180°C for 30-40 minutes until done.
2. Cut into pieces, mix with olive oil, salt, and spices.
3. Bake at 180°C for 30-40 minutes until done.