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The Instacart guide to name root products
About name root
There are quite a few types of name root out there, but all are tubers that are, for the most part, broken up into two categories: yellow name and white name. In case you were wondering, the word name is pronounced "nyah-may."
The yellow name is also called the Guinea yam and has brown bark-like skin. As you might guess, cutting open a yellow name will reveal a yellow flesh that sometimes has a pink or orange tint to it. White name root often looks fairly similar to its yellow counterpart on the inside but has a more cream-colored flesh. Both varieties have nutty, earthy flavors with a starchy texture.
White name root is a popular ingredient in Dominican Republic cuisine. One of the most iconic dishes to feature the name root is the Sancocho de Siete Carnes, a stew made with seven types of meat.
Yellow name root hails from West Africa. The yellow name isn't as common as the white name, but it is a staple food in countries such as Ethiopia, Uganda, and Senegal. Yellow name root grows best in tropical climates that get a lot of rain, so places like Jamaica, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico are also starting to grow name.
How to pick out name root
Before you slice into your name root, check to see if it is firm. If you find any cracks or soft spots, your name root may either be past its prime or have been damaged as it was being shipped. After you cut into your name root, you should find juicy flesh. If it's dry, you may still try to cook it, but it will likely not turn out as flavorful. Look for tubers without discolorations or signs of mold.
Name root doesn't get much time on the shelf before it reaches its prime. If you can, try to shop for name root at a location that specializes in fresh produce so that you can have a higher chance of getting name root with plenty of shelf life.
How to cook name root
Be sure to clean and scrub your name root before you prepare it for cooking, as you should with any tuber. Whether you choose to steam, fry, boil, bake, or scallop, name root can be prepared using a multitude of methods. You can prepare the white name root whole or peeled, depending on your preferences. We suggest peeling the yellow name root before you cook with it. However, you might want to avoid eating the bark-like skin of any variation of name root.
If you are working with yellow name root, you should wear gloves when you cut it. This root vegetable contains oxalate that can irritate your skin. The oxalate is removed during the cooking process.
Generally, you can cook name root as you would a sweet potato. In fact, many recipes that call for sweet potatoes can be made with name root instead, though doing this may give your dishes a more earthy flavor.
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FAQs about name root
Name root offers exceptional helpings of fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron. It also offers a decent amount of calcium. Here are the nutritional facts for one cup of chopped yellow name root:
- Calories: 177.
- Total fat: 0.3 grams, 0% of daily value.
- Saturated fat: 0.1 grams, 0% of daily value.
- Cholesterol: 0.
- Sodium: 14 milligrams, 1% of daily value.
- Total carbohydrates: 42 grams, 14% of daily value.
- Dietary fiber: 6.2 grams, 25% of daily value.
- Total sugars: 0.8 grams.
- Protein: 2.3 grams.
- Calcium: 3% of daily value.
- Iron: 4% of daily value.
- Potassium: 1,224 milligrams, 26% of daily value.
- Vitamin A: 4% of daily value.
- Vitamin C: 34% of daily value.
It's suggested that you store your name root in a cool and dark place for up to one week. Keep your name root in a container or bag that allows air to circulate. Ensure that the area you're keeping the name root in is dry to avoid molds and decay. Because of this fast best-by date, we suggest that you create your name root recipe as soon as you're ready, or only purchase it when you're ready to use it.
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