Root Vegetables

Root Vegetables from Yawee Foods

Root vegetables are the edible parts of plants that grow underground, and they are a staple of Afro-Caribbean cuisine. Whether you want to make a hearty stew, a spicy curry, or a creamy mash, you can find the perfect root vegetable for your dish from the Yawee Foods webshop. Here are some of the most popular ones:

• Plantains: These are large, starchy bananas that can be cooked in various ways. They are sweet when ripe, and savory when green. You can fry them, boil them, bake them, or mash them.
• Yams: These are tubers that have a brown skin and a white or yellow flesh. They are rich in carbohydrates and fiber, and have a nutty flavour. You can roast them, boil them, fry them, or grate them.
• Onions: These are bulbs that have a pungent flavor and aroma. They are used to add flavor and texture to many dishes. You can chop them, slice them, dice them, or caramelize them.
• Ginger: This is a rhizome that has a spicy and zesty taste. It is used to add heat and freshness to many dishes. You can peel it, grate it, slice it, or mince it.
• Cassava: This is a root that has a brown skin and a white flesh. It is high in starch and low in fat, and has a mild flavour. You can peel it, boil it, fry it, or make flour from it.
• Garlic: This is a bulb that has a strong and distinctive flavor. It is used to enhance the flavor and aroma of many dishes. You can peel it, crush it, chop it, or roast it.

See our full range of root vegetables below and order today!