{"id":6151626064037,"title":"Fresh Yam Puna (Ghana) 1 kg","handle":"fresh-yam-puna-ghana-1-kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Yam Puna Ghana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Yam from Puna, Ghana, is highly regarded for its quality and taste. Puna yam is a variety of white yam (Dioscorea rotundata) that is especially popular in West Africa, including Ghana, Nigeria, and other countries. It is a starchy tuber crop that plays a key role in the culinary traditions of the region, being used in a variety of dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some features and uses of \u003cstrong\u003ePuna yam\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Firm and starchy when raw, but becomes tender and slightly fluffy when cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mild and slightly sweet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Puna yam is usually large, with brown rough skin and white flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Dishes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoiled Yam\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sliced, boiled, and served with stews, soups, or sauces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePounded Yam (Fufu)\u003c\/strong\u003e: One of the most famous traditional dishes. The yam is boiled and pounded into a smooth, dough-like consistency and served with various soups, such as light soup or palm nut soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFried Yam\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cut into chips or chunks and deep-fried, often eaten with a spicy pepper sauce or shito.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYam Porridge (Asaro)\u003c\/strong\u003e: A hearty dish made by boiling yam with palm oil, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and seasonings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePuna yam is a great source of carbohydrates and provides energy. It also contains some vitamins (like Vitamin C) and dietary fiber, making it nutritious as well as filling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePuna yam is particularly enjoyed because of its versatility and ability to pair well with many flavorful sauces and sides in Ghanaian cuisine. It is typically available fresh at markets across Ghana and for export.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-02-05T01:05:34+01:00","created_at":"2021-02-05T01:05:34+01:00","vendor":"africaproductsnl","type":"","tags":["FRESH FOOD"],"price":325,"price_min":325,"price_max":325,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":364,"compare_at_price_min":364,"compare_at_price_max":364,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":37846678765733,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9393930002","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Fresh Yam Puna (Ghana) 1 kg","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":325,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":364,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"3323223","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.africaproducts.nl\/cdn\/shop\/products\/3066.jpg?v=1613361508"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.africaproducts.nl\/cdn\/shop\/products\/3066.jpg?v=1613361508","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Fresh Yam Puna (Ghana) 1 kg","id":16365411729573,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.748,"height":143,"width":250,"src":"\/\/www.africaproducts.nl\/cdn\/shop\/products\/3066.jpg?v=1613361508"},"aspect_ratio":1.748,"height":143,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.africaproducts.nl\/cdn\/shop\/products\/3066.jpg?v=1613361508","width":250}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Yam Puna Ghana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Yam from Puna, Ghana, is highly regarded for its quality and taste. Puna yam is a variety of white yam (Dioscorea rotundata) that is especially popular in West Africa, including Ghana, Nigeria, and other countries. It is a starchy tuber crop that plays a key role in the culinary traditions of the region, being used in a variety of dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some features and uses of \u003cstrong\u003ePuna yam\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Firm and starchy when raw, but becomes tender and slightly fluffy when cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mild and slightly sweet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Puna yam is usually large, with brown rough skin and white flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Dishes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoiled Yam\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sliced, boiled, and served with stews, soups, or sauces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePounded Yam (Fufu)\u003c\/strong\u003e: One of the most famous traditional dishes. The yam is boiled and pounded into a smooth, dough-like consistency and served with various soups, such as light soup or palm nut soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFried Yam\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cut into chips or chunks and deep-fried, often eaten with a spicy pepper sauce or shito.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYam Porridge (Asaro)\u003c\/strong\u003e: A hearty dish made by boiling yam with palm oil, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and seasonings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePuna yam is a great source of carbohydrates and provides energy. It also contains some vitamins (like Vitamin C) and dietary fiber, making it nutritious as well as filling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePuna yam is particularly enjoyed because of its versatility and ability to pair well with many flavorful sauces and sides in Ghanaian cuisine. It is typically available fresh at markets across Ghana and for export.\u003c\/p\u003e"}