Yam
Yam (Yamaimo: やまいも)
Best seasons
- Jan.
- Feb.
- Mar.
- Apr.
- May
- Jun.
- Jul.
- Aug.
- Sep.
- Oct.
- Nov.
- Dec.
Specialty areas.
Hokkaido, Aomori-ken, Nagano-ken
Recommendation.
Grated and eaten with soy sauce and wasabi. Grated and added to batter for fluffier okonomiyaki (meat and vegetable pancakes). Grated as a rice topping. Chopped into crunchy, slimy pieces and eaten raw. Deep fried or grilled.