Wild Wonders Explore How to Cultivate and Cook Yams the Primitive Way Posted: March 1, 2025 | Last updated: March 1, 2025 "Primitive Technology is all about building in the wild from scratch ...

They will have advice on whether the yam must be peeled before cooking and how to serve it. Small yams can be cooked in their skins, but larger ones should be peeled, washed and blanched for 10-20 ...

As long as there is no foul smell, slimy texture, or mould, the yam is perfectly safe to eat. In fact, cooking often reduces the red colour, as heat breaks down some of the oxidized compounds.