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Ingredient Spotlight: Nagaimo
(Also Known As Yamaimo, Mountain Yam, And Chinese Yam)

An essential ingredient in okonomiyaki is some grated nagaimo in the raw batter. Often found in Asian markets packaged in shrinkwrapped styrofoam or packed in sawdust, nagaimo is a type of yam that i...

Why Is This Sweet Potato Not Orange?

Well, the answer is really not that exciting. Simply put, there is more than one type of sweet potato. Some are the bright orange-fleshed ones we're used to, but others are pale yellow like the one ab...