Yam Dumplings Recipe

A tuber which is common in Asia, Africa, and many tropical countries, that can range in size from several ounces to over 50 pounds.

A type of flour produced by grinding dried yams into a powder. A yam is a hearty tuber that does not have the sweet taste of a sweet potato, but instead may have flavors that range from bland to earthy, slightly smoky in taste, or nutty and only moderately sweet.

A savory mixture of chicken, dumplings and vegetables combined into a sauce-like soup. With an appearance and taste similar to the filling of a traditional pot pie, Chicken Dumpling Soup is made with chunks of cooked chicken, spaetzle dumplings, green beans, peas, carrots, celery, butter, and milk.

A variety of a true yam, which is known as “ube” or “ubi” in the Philippines. It has rough textured, dark colored skin and a light purple colored flesh.

A tuber, common in Asia, Africa, and many tropical countries, that can range in size from several ounces to over 100 pounds.