Fresh Yam Puna (Ghana) 18 kg

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Fresh Yam Puna Ghana

Fresh Yam from Puna, Ghana, is highly regarded for its quality and taste. Puna yam is a variety of white yam (Dioscorea rotundata) that is especially popular in West Africa, including Ghana, Nigeria, and other countries. It is a starchy tuber crop that plays a key role in the culinary traditions of the region, being used in a variety of dishes.

Here are some features and uses of Puna yam:

Features:

  • Texture: Firm and starchy when raw, but becomes tender and slightly fluffy when cooked.
  • Taste: Mild and slightly sweet.
  • Appearance: Puna yam is usually large, with brown rough skin and white flesh.

Common Dishes:

  • Boiled Yam: Sliced, boiled, and served with stews, soups, or sauces.
  • Pounded Yam (Fufu): One of the most famous traditional dishes. The yam is boiled and pounded into a smooth, dough-like consistency and served with various soups, such as light soup or palm nut soup.
  • Fried Yam: Cut into chips or chunks and deep-fried, often eaten with a spicy pepper sauce or shito.
  • Yam Porridge (Asaro): A hearty dish made by boiling yam with palm oil, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and seasonings.

Nutritional Value:

Puna yam is a great source of carbohydrates and provides energy. It also contains some vitamins (like Vitamin C) and dietary fiber, making it nutritious as well as filling.

Puna yam is particularly enjoyed because of its versatility and ability to pair well with many flavorful sauces and sides in Ghanaian cuisine. It is typically available fresh at markets across Ghana and for export.

Fresh Yam Puna (Ghana) 18 kg

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Fresh Yam Puna Ghana Fresh Yam from Puna, Ghana, is highly regarded for its quality and taste. Puna yam is... Read more

SKU: 9393930002
Barcode: 3323223

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€39,99 €38,99 Incl. VAT

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    Description

    Fresh Yam Puna Ghana

    Fresh Yam from Puna, Ghana, is highly regarded for its quality and taste. Puna yam is a variety of white yam (Dioscorea rotundata) that is especially popular in West Africa, including Ghana, Nigeria, and other countries. It is a starchy tuber crop that plays a key role in the culinary traditions of the region, being used in a variety of dishes.

    Here are some features and uses of Puna yam:

    Features:

    • Texture: Firm and starchy when raw, but becomes tender and slightly fluffy when cooked.
    • Taste: Mild and slightly sweet.
    • Appearance: Puna yam is usually large, with brown rough skin and white flesh.

    Common Dishes:

    • Boiled Yam: Sliced, boiled, and served with stews, soups, or sauces.
    • Pounded Yam (Fufu): One of the most famous traditional dishes. The yam is boiled and pounded into a smooth, dough-like consistency and served with various soups, such as light soup or palm nut soup.
    • Fried Yam: Cut into chips or chunks and deep-fried, often eaten with a spicy pepper sauce or shito.
    • Yam Porridge (Asaro): A hearty dish made by boiling yam with palm oil, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and seasonings.

    Nutritional Value:

    Puna yam is a great source of carbohydrates and provides energy. It also contains some vitamins (like Vitamin C) and dietary fiber, making it nutritious as well as filling.

    Puna yam is particularly enjoyed because of its versatility and ability to pair well with many flavorful sauces and sides in Ghanaian cuisine. It is typically available fresh at markets across Ghana and for export.

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