Have you guys ever had a purple yam before? Oh my…if you like yams, purple yams are seriously the best of the yammy bunch. Typically used in Asia, they're sweeter, denser, and closer to the consistency of a sweet potato than your traditional orange yam. This one above is from one of my favorite LA restaurants, Jar, which Bob brought home the other night after going there for a work dinner. The simply baked yam is topped with sour cream and chives {like a baked potato} and then smushed open while piping hot. But the sweetness and texture is seriously out of this world {and they're good for you!}. Next time you're at an Asian grocery store and spot some purple yams, they're a must try. — Joy
{photo by Oh Joy}
Very cool! I have always been a bit resistant to the yam or sweet potato, but when I lived in Uruguay I had them roasted, and that is the way I prefer them now. I bet purple yams would be utterly beautiful mixed with orange sweet potatoes and roasted!
The yams look fantastic!
Tasty and so pretty! I’m going to try and find me some purple yams for this weekend.
I love yams and I bet I would love these even more. The color makes them great for serving at dinner parties! I’ve got to find some.
i have never seen these and i’m a huge yam fan. definitely going to look for these at an asian market…i have to try them!
That looks amazing Joy – great photo too!
Ronnie xo
Wow – looks delish. never had heard of them before. Oh the creations one can make from a trip to Whole Foods… 🙂
I’ve never seen them before! Now I’m going to have to go out and try some!
I’ve never seen them before! Now I’m going to have to go out and try some!
I’ve never seen them before! Now I’m going to have to go out and try some!
I’ve never seen them before! Now I’m going to have to go out and try some!
I’ve never seen them before! Now I’m going to have to go out and try some!
I’ve never seen them before! Now I’m going to have to go out and try some!
I’ve never seen them before! Now I’m going to have to go out and try some!
I’ve never seen them before! Now I’m going to have to go out and try some!
I’ve never seen them before! Now I’m going to have to go out and try some!
My mouth is watering looking at that photo. Yum, must try!
my mom was constantly eating these last fall and i just sort of ignored it, but then she gave me one and i was amazed at how sweet they were. so delicious with just a little butter!
Looks amazing!
IM HUNGRY NOW!
WOW!!! Joy you always find the most interesting foods!!
Those look delicious. I’ll have to keep my eyes open…
never had these but they look delish! Hvae you seen them at the hw farmer’s market?
I can honestly say that the idea of a purple yam makes me a bit hesitant – but these look delicious!
Ashley
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I’ve yet to try purple yam roasted and served straight like this, but it looks delicious! Had no idea Jar had this on their menu but now will have to try it out…
My family has served this up in various dessert forms, in Filipino cuisine the purple yam is called Ube. If you haven’t tried already, they have Ube shakes served at the Oinkster in Eagle Rock and Ube cupcakes from the Manila Machine food truck 🙂
they’re super yummy as ice cream as well…ube in tagalog.
Is this like the okinawan sweet potato? We eat those all the time in Hawaii but I take it a bit further, I’ve prepped similar to above, I’ve even made double baked.
By the way, my german shepherd also loves them!
looks sooo good!
i got inspirted by it and served medley potatos from green giant seasoned with salt and freshly ground pepper – and a very light ricotta cheese on top…really yummy!
a snack from the ground that looks like royalty…
Wow! Purple! I wonder how that happened. Looks yummy though
I just love purple yams, the best of the yams. They’re so sweet, almost candy-like but I never thought to have them with sour cream, I’ll have to try that.
Hey Melanie,
I havent seen them there yet!
Joy
Romina,
Yum! Will have to try! 😉
Joy
Yes purple yam (ube in Tagalog/Filipino) ice cream. You should try it! It’s so delicious!
My family always make them in dessert form. I grew up eating them, sometimes I use it as a spread on a nice, pillowy, sugary sweet bread 😀
And now I might just have to try roasting them! Thanks for giving me the idea.
This may have been asked before, but what kind of lens do you use to take your food shots? Thay are always so bright and clear. jealous!
I bought a purple yam yesterday!!! I can’t wait to try it! Do you have an suggestions on preparations?
P.S. I mentioned you as my inspiration on my blog http://anddontforgetto.blogspot.com/2011/07/30-before-30_22.html
Need to try this! Looks awesome!