Elephant Foot Yam (Suran)
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A giant sweet potato called an elephant's foot! Meaty Chewy Vegetarian Ingredients
Description
A giant konjac yam resembling an 'elephant's foot'. Very meaty and fluffy, used as curries or kebabs replacing 'mutton' in Indian vegetarian cuisine.
Classification: For Maniacs,Tubers,Meat Substitute,Diet
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How to use
Ingredients
- Elephant foot yam
Instructions
- Peel thick skin of Suran (yam), cut into large cubes (*touching raw causes itching, so oil hands or wear gloves).
- Parboil in sour hot water with tamarind/lemon juice to completely remove unique acridity (calcium oxalate).
- Simmer in rich gravy made of onions, tomatoes, Garam Masala like meat curry into 'Suran Curry (Yam Curry)'.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Taro or Konjac (due to similar texture and acrid properties)
Pairing
Suran Curry, Yam Fry
Trivia
[Hardcore] 'Suran' in Hindi. A dangerous tuber causing needle-like mouth pain if prep is neglected, but correctly cooked using acidity (tamarind), it releases overwhelming bite-response and umami rivaling mutton. Preferred during Diwali as an auspicious ingredient.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Dye this yam—having meat-like fibrousness and fluffiness—bright red with spices, deep-fry crispy in oil, eating as 'Fake Fish Fry' for vegetarians!
Allergen
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