Fresh yams make a rich side dish for many different main courses.
A staple food of the holiday season, fresh yams are often served with drawn butter and seasoned with sage and rosemary or marshmallows and brown sugar. Fresh yams are high in vitamins A and C, and a good source of fiber. Don't reserve fresh yams for the holidays though, when simply prepared, they are a healthy addition to your dinner table at any time of the year.
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Clean the yams with a stiff-bristled brush under cold running water from the tap. Pat the potatoes dry with a soft cloth or paper towels.
3. Poke holes in both sides of the yams and in the top and bottom of each yam with a kitchen fork. Each yam should have four fork marks.
4. Brush the outside of the about 1/2 tbsp. of olive oil or melted butter per potato.
5. Place the yams on a with thick sidewalls, with even spaces between them. Put the baking sheet in the oven.
6. Cook the yams in the oven for 60 minutes. Check the yams by poking them with the tines of a fork. The outside of the yams should be crisp and firm, and the inside should be soft, but not falling apart.
7. Put the yams back in the oven for 15 minutes at a time if they are not fully cooked after 60 minutes. Very large yams may take up to two hours.
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