Yu Choy is a green leafy vegetable which is commonly used in cuisines of Southern China. Yu Choy has green leaves, skinny stalks and tight, yellow flower buds. Compared with Gai Lan, the leaf is tender, the stalks are narrower and it has a pleasant slightly bitter...
The yuzu is a citrus fruit originating in East Asia. Believed to be a hybrid of sour mandarin oranges and Ichang papeda (a primitive citrus), the fruit resembles a small grapefruit. Its uneven skin can be either yellow or green depending on the degree of ripeness....
Yuca is a root ranging from 6 to 12 inches in length and 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Typically the roots are coated with a heavy wax in order to insure freshness. With white or yellow flesh and a tough brown skin, Yuca is an important staple in Africa, although...
Yampi, a starchy root vegetable, is a variety of yam indigenous to the Caribbean region. Used in local cuisine, the yampi frequently accompanies ham on the holiday plate. This tropical yam is rough on the outside, but has a soft, moist flesh and a sweet taste. Very...
