How long does it take to cook yam?

Although yam is delicious, it must be stewed thoroughly when stewing it so that your mouth does not feel numb when eating it. Many people eat yam before stewing it thoroughly during the three-herb process and find that the yam will make their mouth feel numb. Moreover, only when the yam is fully stewed can its nutritional supplements and pharmacological effects on the human body be fully exerted. So how long does it take to fully cook the yam?

How long does it take to steam the iron stick yam?

It will be cooked in about half an hour. When we put the iron stick yam into the pot to steam it, we can wait for 20 minutes and then poke it with chopsticks. If it can be poked, it means it is cooked. If you are cooking porridge, the iron stick yam will cook faster.

It should be noted that when peeling the yam, you need to put some salt on your hands to reduce the viscosity of the yam. After removing the skin of the yam, put it in water to eliminate air and avoid oxidation, thus preventing the yam from changing color.

Can the iron stick yam skin be eaten?

The skin of the iron stick yam is edible. Because Iron Stick Yam is a more famous type of yam, it has a long history and is now very famous in China. The iron stick yam skin is rich in copper, which can activate oxidase and is very helpful to the health of the body. When we eat iron stick yam, we just need to wash off the dirt on the surface.

The correct way to peel the iron stick yam

1. We need to prepare three things: lighter, dishwashing gloves, and steel wool.

2. We turn on the lighter and then bake the hair around the yam to remove all of it.

3. Now you need to wear gloves on your hands and use the prepared steel wool to continuously rub the iron stick yam. Remember to be gentle. So as not to damage the yam flesh. If the iron stick yam is too small, do not rub it.

4. After the iron stick yam is rubbed, wash it and put it into the steamer for steaming. After waiting for 20 minutes, you can poke it with chopsticks. When the chopsticks can poke through the iron stick yam, it means it is cooked.

5. At this time, take out the iron stick yam, gently tear off its skin, and you can eat it.

How to prevent yam from turning black

1. Yam is very easy to oxidize, so the cut yam must not come into contact with the air. When cutting yam, do not use metal knives, that is, it is best not to use the stainless steel knives we commonly use. You can use knives made of other materials to cut, which can effectively avoid the oxidation of the yam.

2. After cutting the yam, we should immediately soak it in salt water, or put it in oily water or lemon water. Because this avoids contact with air.

3. We can also blanch the yam directly, which is a very simple method.

I think everyone has a deeper understanding of iron stick yam. The nutritional value of iron stick yam is high, and its skin is also nutritious and can be eaten. However, you must be careful when cleaning it and also learn to avoid oxidation of the yam.