Yam Tubers

Yam is a starchy root vegetable that grows underground, kind of like a big potato. It has rough brown skin and white, yellow, or sometimes purple flesh inside. When cooked, yam becomes soft and filling, with a mild, slightly sweet taste. People boil it, roast it, fry it, or mash it, and it’s a staple food in many parts of Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean because it gives lots of energy and keeps you full.