Yams

Our premium quality yams are starchy root vegetable known for its high nutritional value. It contains approximately 20% carbohydrates, providing a significant energy source. Additionally, yam is rich in dietary fiber, which aids in digestive health, and contains essential vitamins and minerals, contributing to overall well-being. Whether you’re making pounded yam, boiled yam, or savoury dishes, these tubers bring genuine home-style goodness to every plate. 🥗 Nutritional Value Yam is a powerhouse of natural goodness — a wholesome source of energy and essential nutrients (per 100g boiled yam) ✅ Naturally low in fat, sodium-free, and packed with antioxidants — a nutritious choice for the whole family. 🍳 Delicious Recipes 1. Classic Pounded Yam Ingredients: Yam, warm waterMethod: • Peel, wash, and cut yam into even chunks; boil until soft and tender • Drain well, then pound or blend until smooth, elastic, and lump-free • Serve hot alongside Egusi, Ogbolo, Okra, or any rich traditional soup — the perfect pairing! 2. Boiled Yam with Sauce Ingredients: Yam, palm oil, onions, crayfish, pepper, seasoning, meat/fishMethod: • Peel, slice, and boil yam until tender; drain • Sauté onions in palm oil, add ground crayfish, pepper, seasoning, and cooked meat • Simmer for 5 minutes, then pour over yam — simple, flavourful, and satisfying 3. Crispy Yam Fries / Chips Ingredients: Yam, salt, spices (chilli, garlic powder), oil for fryingMethod: • Peel yam, cut into strips or cubes; pat completely dry • Deep-fry until golden and crisp; sprinkle with salt and spices • Enjoy as a snack or side dish — loved by all ages! 4. Hearty Yam Porridge Ingredients: Yam, palm oil, spinach/ugwu, onions, crayfish, pepper, stock fish, seasoningMethod: • Cut yam into chunks and place in a pot with water; cook until almost soft • Add palm oil, crayfish, pepper, and seasoning; simmer until yam thickens slightly • Stir in leafy greens and cook for 2 more minutes — rich, filling, and nourishing. 📦 Storage & Preservation Proper storage keeps your yam fresh, firm, and free from rot or sprouting for weeks or even months. Store in a cool, dry, dark, and well-ventilated place (pantry, cupboard, or cool corner) — ideal temperature: 12–15°C (54–59°F).

Yams

🥗 Nutritional Value

Yam is a powerhouse of natural goodness — a wholesome source of energy and essential nutrients (per 100g boiled yam)

✅ Naturally low in fat, sodium-free, and packed with antioxidants — a nutritious choice for the whole family.

🍳 Delicious Recipes

1. Classic Pounded Yam

Ingredients: Yam, warm water
Method:

• Peel, wash, and cut yam into even chunks; boil until soft and tender

• Drain well, then pound or blend until smooth, elastic, and lump-free

• Serve hot alongside Egusi, Ogbolo, Okra, or any rich traditional soup — the perfect pairing!

2. Boiled Yam with Sauce

Ingredients: Yam, palm oil, onions, crayfish, pepper, seasoning, meat/fish
Method:

• Peel, slice, and boil yam until tender; drain

• Sauté onions in palm oil, add ground crayfish, pepper, seasoning, and cooked meat

• Simmer for 5 minutes, then pour over yam — simple, flavourful, and satisfying

3. Crispy Yam Fries / Chips

Ingredients: Yam, salt, spices (chilli, garlic powder), oil for frying
Method:

• Peel yam, cut into strips or cubes; pat completely dry

• Deep-fry until golden and crisp; sprinkle with salt and spices

• Enjoy as a snack or side dish — loved by all ages!

4. Hearty Yam Porridge

Ingredients: Yam, palm oil, spinach/ugwu, onions, crayfish, pepper, stock fish, seasoning
Method:

• Cut yam into chunks and place in a pot with water; cook until almost soft

• Add palm oil, crayfish, pepper, and seasoning; simmer until yam thickens slightly

• Stir in leafy greens and cook for 2 more minutes — rich, filling, and nourishing.

📦 Storage & Preservation

Proper storage keeps your yam fresh, firm, and free from rot or sprouting for weeks or even months. Store in a cool, dry, dark, and well-ventilated place (pantry, cupboard, or cool corner) — ideal temperature: 12–15°C (54–59°F).