Although yams and sweet potatoes are both angiosperms (flowering plants), they are not related botanically. Yams. Yams are closely related to lilies and grasses. Native to Africa and Asia, yams vary in size from that of a small potato to a record 130 pounds (as of 1999).
For most that see this recipe itâs not Kau Yuk as much as Kau âYUCKâ. Fatty belly pork (uncured bacon) cooked three times, in three separate ways, to make the fat appear meaty. Flavored with a fermented red bean curd. Itâs one of my husbandâs favorite comfort foods that I will only make for him maybe once a year.
Kuttu is good for the heart and is rich in magnesium, which is responsible for maintaining a healthy heart. It is a super source of fibre. Buckwheat is rich in vitamin B, iron,calcium and phosphorus. Kuttu is 75% of complex carbohydrates and 25% of high quality protein which makes it an ideal food for weight loss.