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Congee with Oatmeal and Yam (山芋燕麦粥)

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山芋燕麦粥 (Shan Yu Yan Mai Zhou) Most of the times, the simple recipe could still yield a satisfying and healthy meal. In this case, the natural sweetness from the yam will not let you down. For more fun cooking ideas, see Recipes by Category . Ingredients 1/3 cup rolled oatmeal 1/3 lb. Yam Preparation Time: 5 minute Cooking Time:  25 minutes Servings: 1 Cooking Steps 1. Add 1.5 cup water to a small pot, turn on highest heat. Add 1/3 cup rolled oatmeal to the pot, stir evenly. No need to cover. 2. Get 1/3 lb. Yam, use a knife to cut off the skin, cut into 1/2 inch long, 1/4 inch thick slices, add to the pot, stir evenly. Boil, the simmer for 20 minutes.  

Yam Dessert (糖山芋)

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糖山芋 (Tang Shan Yu) Some winter nights around 8, 9 pm, I craved some disserts. This yam dessert is so easy to make and the warm orange color is such pleasant for cold winter night. For more fun cooking ideas, see Recipes by Category Ingredients 1 lb. Yam 2 tablespoon canola oil 3 tablespoon sugar Preparation Time:  5 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Cooking Steps 1. Get 1 yam about 1 lb., rinse clean, use a knife to remove the skin, cut into 3/4 inch wide 2 inch long slices. This takes about 5 minutes. 2 Add 2 tablespoon canola oil to a non sticky flat pan, place the yam slices evenly, cover the pan. Use median heat to pan fry for about 10 minutes or until the bottom side turns light golden brown. 3. Flip the yam slices, cover to pan fry for another 6 minutes or so. 4. Take out the yam slices. Add 3 tablespoon sugar, 1/8 cup water to the pan. Use medium heat to boil for about 3 minutes or until the water evaporates and the sauce becomes thick and sticky. 5. Put the yam...