Make yam chips or bake yams in their skins. In Africa, yam is pounded into a very stiff paste called fufu, eaten by hand in pinches from the serving tray, rolled into balls and dipped into a stew.

This step also softens the yam, making it easier to cook in other dishes. You can shallow or deep-fry the yam slices to create crispy snacks or chips. Other ways to cook include tossing boiled yam ...