A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Fresh cut pieces have pale flesh and a slightly slippery texture. Chinese yam is also sold dried.
In the kitchen
Added in pieces to Taiyuan tounao.
Not potato or sweet potato.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有山药吗？
Does this dish contain Chinese yam?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
