Yummy Yam Paste
Ingredients:
2 medium large Yam
Sugar (Adjust to your own taste of sweetness)
200ml Coconut Milk (Kara brand recommended)
Canola Oil (Healthier), around 1 Cup. Add more if you want to have a smoother texture.
Gingko Nuts (Canned, Halves to remove the "heart"/small seed in the middle of the Gingko Nut)
Water (Add till your desired paste consistency)
Water (Add till your desired paste consistency)
Equipment:
Spoons
Sharp Knife For Chopping
Masher (If you don't own a Masher, use a normal fork and balloon whisk to mash)
Large Bowls
Steamer/Add water into a larger cooking wok with a steamer rack in the wok.
Kitchen Timer
Measuring Cup
Frying Wok (Best if it is non-stick coating)
Frying Scallion / Heat-proof Frying Spatula
Method:
1. Chop off the top part of the Yam (softest part) and using a knife to remove the skins of the Yam. If you feel itchiness when chopping Yam, PLEASE WEAR KITCHEN GLOVES.
2. Chop the Yam into pieces not in orderly manner and place them in the large bowl.
3. Add enough water for the steamer/wok with steamer rack stand to prevent drying out during steaming. Place the bowl of Yam in the steamer and steam for 30 minutes or until the Yams are completely soft. Use a toothpick or fork to check the if the Yam were soft and cooked. While waiting for the Yams to be cooked, cut the Gingko Nuts into halves to remove the small seed and rinse. Please dispose the water from the Canned Gingko Nuts.
4. Mash the Yam until it completely no cubes of Yams left.
5. Prepare the Frying Non-Stick Wok, turn on the heat to the smallest possible. Add 2 tablespoons of the Canola oil first. By using your palm to feel if the heat are not too hot. Add the mashed Yam into the wok to stir occasionally. Add sugar gradually to avoid overly-sweet taste of the paste. Stir till the sugar dissolved.
6. Add the Coconut Milk/Cream and continue to stir until fragrant.
7. Taste a bit of the paste if the sweetness suits your taste. If not, continue to add until your desired sweetness. As well as the amount of oil for smoother paste. Continue to add water possible for much much smoother paste.
8. When everything is done, place them in containers and decorate them with Gingko nuts for presentable look. Enjoy!
