Yam

Similar to an omelet or a pancake, okonomiyaki is an immensely popular Japanese dish. The batter is made with eggs, flour, water, grated yam, and shredded cabbage. Additional ingredients such as fish, seafood, meat, vegetables or cheese are also o... READ MORE

Mote de queso is a traditional soup originating from the Atlantic Coast area of the country. It's made with a combination of yam, salty and crumbly Costeño cheese, onions, garlic, scallions, tomatoes, cumin, and lime juice. There are many v... READ MORE

Tapado de pescado is a flavorful Honduran specialty soup featuring ingredients such as white fish (snapper, haddock, bass), coconut milk, plantains, yucca, squash, yams, onions, and seasonings. The soup has a slightly sweet flavor due to the usage... READ MORE

Ube halaya is a famous Filipino dessert made with purple yam. It is easily prepared by cooking mashed purple yams in plain milk, coconut milk, or condensed milk alongside sugar and vanilla essence. When set, it results in a slightly sweet treat th... READ MORE

Bouillon is a hearty and slightly thick Haitian soup made with meat, epis, yams, kelp, cabbage, plantains, potatoes, scotch bonnet peppers, and celery. It is sometimes served with small dumplings which are made by rolling the flour into a small am... READ MORE

Locro is a thick and nourishing stew which originated in South America, long before the arrival of Spanish conquistadores. This authentic and traditional stew has numerous varieties, but the most famous version is the Argentinian locro, mostly mad... READ MORE

The colorful sapin-sapin is a unique Filipino rice cake. It is made with a simple batter of rice and coconut milk, and usually consists of three separate layers which are tinted and flavored with different colors and aromas. The most popular combi... READ MORE

The refreshing halo-halo (lit. mix-mix) is a summer dessert or a snack of mixed fruit and beans, topped with finely crushed ice and either milk or ice cream. Some of the most common halo-halo ingredients include bananas, jackfruit, coconut, sweet ... READ MORE

Avial is an Indian dish with origins in the Kerala region, although it is equally popular in Tamil Nadu and Udupi. Its name means to be cooked, and the dish consists of a combination of vegetables, coconut, and curry leaves. Avial is an i... READ MORE

Olla de carne is a rich and hearty Costa Rican stew made from beef cuts such as flank and short ribs, becoming especially tender when simmered in a broth together with cassava, carrots, potatoes, corn, plantains, and taro roots. This stew is tradi... READ MORE

Karukan is a traditional sweet originating from Kagoshinma. It's made with a combination of rice flour, grated Japanese yam, water, and sugar. The combination is kneaded, then steamed, and the result is a spongy steamed sweet bread known as karuka... READ MORE

Metemgee is a Guyanese one-pot meal made with cassava, sweet potatoes, yams, plantains, onions, and garlic, boiled in coconut milk with various spices, (sometimes) meats, and duff – wheat flour dumplings. Salt fish or fried fish is tradition... READ MORE

Undhiyu is a specialty dish of the Indian state of Gujarat, typically consisting of numerous vegetables such as purple yam, sweet potatoes, eggplanst, and bananas. All of the ingredients are slowly simmered in a garlic, chili, coriander, and cocon... READ MORE

Guyana yam pie is a popular dish consisting of yams, cabbage, grated cheese, butter, and onions. The boiled yams are crushed, then topped with layers of cabbage and cheese. The dish is typically baked until golden-brown in color. It is recommended... READ MORE

Kokonte is a swallow that is popular throughout Ghana and Togo, usually consisting of pounded, dried cassava or yam, water, and salt. After the dish is cooked, it ranges in color from light brown to black, depending on how the cassava was dried. S... READ MORE

Nigerian Amala is a traditional swallow food made from yam flour (elubo), plantain flour, or cassava flour. It is a soft, stretchy dough-like staple that is typically served alongside a variety of Nigerian soups and stews, such as ewedu (jute leav... READ MORE

Chicken foot soup is a popular Jamaican one-pot dish featuring ingredients such as chicken foot, pumpkins, carrots, yams, potatoes, and seasonings such as pimento, thyme, and salt. It is traditionally prepared on Saturdays for dinner. The soup is ... READ MORE

Ragout d'igname is a yam and beef stew that is popular in most West African countries, especially in Burkina Faso. The key ingredients used in the dish are yams, beef, garlic, ginger, onions, carrots, peppers, and tomatoes. This casserole-like dis... READ MORE

Sancocho Panameño is a traditional stew known for its rich and hearty flavor, typically made with chicken, specifically hen for its robust taste. The dish is simmered with a variety of root vegetables such as yuca (cassava), ñame (a ... READ MORE

Koahpnoir koakihr is a Micronesian dish that features yams smothered in coconut milk. Traditionally prepared in an iron pot called oampwoat, this dish is made with ground yams and pieces of yams that are cooked in coconut milk until tende... READ MORE

Buñelos dago is a delicious Chamorro treat that is associated with Christmastime in Guam. These fried donuts are prepared with a variety of yams, which are harvested during the festive Christmas season. Grated yams are typically mixed with ... READ MORE