In Malaysia and Singapore, what is referred to as a yam is actually taro. In New Zealand, their yams are really oca, which isn’t related to either yams or sweet potatoes. Yams are dark brown ...

Make no mistake, ube and taro are not the same. Ube and taro are root vegetables that are commonly used in Filipino cuisine, and each needs to be cooked before they are safe to consume. Ube is a ...