Ingredients
The yams:
- 2 pounds yams, unpeeled
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons tamari
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons minced scallion
The vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- ¾ cup olive oil
- 2 scallions, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
509 calories; 36 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 26 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 43 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 3 grams protein; 686 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
6 servings
Preparation
- Cover yams with salted water and boil until tender, so that a fork will penetrate easily. Run them under cold water immediately.
- Cut yams in half-inch slices lengthwise.
- Mix together oil, tamari, ginger and scallion and pour over potatoes.
- Mix together the ingredients for the vinaigrette and reserve.
- Put yams on the grill for a minute, then turn them 90 degrees and cook for another minute to burn a cross-hatch pattern into them. Turn over and repeat process.
- Remove to a platter and drizzle vinaigrette over all.
Dining and Cooking