Tag: chinese yam

June 10, 2021

The 5 Major Types of Japanese Yam

What Is Japanese Yam? Japanese yam is a type of edible potato, called yama-imo (mountain potato) in Japanese. When grated, it becomes sticky and becomes a dish called tororo. The term “yama-imo” covers almost all types of yam in Japan…

JAPANESE INGREDIENTS

June 10, 2021

Are Japanese Yams the Same As Chinese Yam?

What Is Japanese Yam (Yama-imo)? Japanese yam is the name of edible potato (Dioscorea japonica) that grows naturally in mountains. This potato can be eaten raw, and is characterized by a sticky texture. Please check this page for details.What Is…

JAPANESE INGREDIENTS

June 10, 2021

What Is Japanese Yam and How Is It Used?

What Is Japanese Yam (Yama-imo)? Japanese yam is called yama-imo (mountain potato) in Japanese. This is the name of edible potato (Dioscorea japonica) that grows naturally in mountains. Nowadays, a lots of them are cultivated by farmers in Japan. Although…

JAPANESE INGREDIENTS

May 28, 2021

Japanese Yam vs Sweet Potato: What Are the Differences?

Both Japanese yam and sweet potato are potatoes that are often eaten in Japan, but they are completely different. Here, I would like to explain each one of them. The taste and the way of eating are completely different, so…

JAPANESE INGREDIENTS

April 2, 2020

Best Fluffy OKONOMIYAKI Recipe – Easy Cooking At Home

Have you tasted Okonomiyaki? It’s sometimes described as Japanese pancake or Japanese pizza. The shape is kind of pancake but its taste differs completely. The sauce on top of Okonomiyaki is very unique and super delicious. It also amazingly matches…

Main Dish

July 22, 2019

OKONOMIYAKI STYLE OMELETTE RECIPE

Have you tasted Okonomiyaki in Japan? Okonomiyaki is Japanese-style pancake made from flour, cabbage, egg, pork and so on.I love the sauce for okonomiyaki which is kind of similar to barbecue sauce.The combination of mayonnaise and this sauce is extremely…

Appetizer

February 28, 2019

Spicy Cod Roe & Chinese Yam Miso Soup Recipe

I’ve introduced miso soup with grated Chinese yam before. Grated Chinese yam was fluffy and it got even better with beaten egg. I would like to make miso soup with SPICY COD ROE & CHINISE YAM this time. Chinese yam…

Miso Soup

January 15, 2019

Chinese Yam Miso Soup Recipe

There are different kind of potatoes in Japan. They are white potato, sweet potato, taro and so on. I think many people are familiar with normal white potato, and so am I. I LOVE french fries. Sweet potato is also…

Miso Soup