Everyday meals
Grilled yam
Yam slices grilled until golden on the outside with a tender, floury centre. Brushed with oil and lemon, it is a simple, rustic side dish from island cooking.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Peel the yam and cut it into slices about 1.5 cm thick.
- Cook them for 5 minutes in boiling salted water, then drain and dry them.
- Brush the slices with oil on both sides.
- Grill them on a hot griddle or in a thick-bottomed pan for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden marks appear.
- Season with salt and pepper, squeeze over the lemon juice and serve hot.
Variations and tips
In the oven. Lay the slices on an oiled tray and bake for 20 minutes at 200 °C, turning them halfway through.
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Original Ecomely recipe.