How to Cook Japanese Mountain Yam - Cooking Times
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Season: Autumn, Winter
Cooking Times by Method
🥗 Raw
Grate for tororo. Cut into sticks for a crunchy texture
💧 Boil
3-5 min
From boiling water
Rounds. Becomes fluffy when cooked
🔥 Stir-fry
2-3 min
Rounds with butter. Crispy outside, fluffy inside
📡 Microwave
2-3 min
100g at 600W. Heating makes it fluffy
♨️ Steam
5-8 min
Rounds. Enjoy a different texture from raw
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