1. You’ll need 1 pound (450 g) of yams for this recipe. 2 medium yams are usually equal to 1 pound (450 g). Scrub them lightly with a clean produce brush; do this while running them under cold water. Remove the skin from the yams by rinsing them with cool water and peeling them with a vegetable peeler.

If you don’t have a vegetable peeler, you can also peel the skin off with a paring knife.

1. After peeling the yams, clip away the ends as well as any present woody portions with a sharp knife. Next, cut the yams into bite-sized cubes, aiming for ½ to 1-inch cubes.

Make sure the yams are around the same size, no matter how big or little you chop them so that all the cubes can cook at the same time and speed.

1. Fill a medium-sized pot with water halfway. The yams may normally be cooked in a 2-quart pot. Place the pot of water on the burner with a pinch of salt in it. Heat up the water at a high temperature for around 5 to 7 minutes, or until it reaches a full boil.
2. Place the yam cubes in the pot once the water has reached a boil. Cover the pot with the lid after putting in the yam cubes.
3. Cook the yams until they are soft on the outside but still firm in the center when pierced with a knife or fork. This entire process should take between 10 and 15 minutes.

Ideally, you should cook the yams for about 20 to 25 minutes if you want them to be very tender.

1. Take the pot off the heat when the yams are as soft as you desire. Place a strainer in the sink and dump the yams into it in order to completely drain the water.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the boiling yams with 1 tablespoon of butter, as well as salt and pepper to taste. Toss the yams in the butter and salt until they are completely covered.

You can season the yams with whichever seasonings, herbs, or spices you want. Cinnamon is a popular choice, but you might prefer some spicy spices to balance out the yams’ natural sweetness. Cayenne pepper, paprika, and chili powder are all excellent spices to choose from.

1. Transfer the yams to a dish or tray once they’ve been coated with butter and salt. Serve with roasted chicken, beef, pork chops, or delicate fish as a main dish.

This is definitely a recipe to try, and you can be guaranteed delicious flavors in your end results. If you’d like to see more ideas for cooking yams on the stovetop, then check out this video recipe.