T aro~Yam is a versatile vegetable which has various derivative products after process. It can be roasted, fried, grilled, boiled and here I'm presenting a bundt cake made with steamed and smashed yam. Yes, I love yam served in any form and this tuber root is grown in semi-tropical and tropical climates all over the world.
Taro is high in dietary fibre, rich in vitamins E and B6, also an excellent source of potassium, some calcium, magnesium, manganese and copper. This tuber is inedible raw and must be cooked through to leach out the calcium oxalate which is toxic. In addition, because of its low caloric content, this makes it an ideal food for those who are conscious of their waistline!
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