Aim to keep your slices uniform so that they’re all the same size. This way, your yams will roast evenly.
You can store leftover yam slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They’ll keep for a day or two.
Try to find yams that are the same size so they cook evenly in the microwave. Keep in mind that you can probably only fit 3 or 4 yams in your microwave at a time.
If you’re using several orange or yellow yams, it should take about 10 minutes total for them to cook. Purple yams will take longer and you might need to wet the paper towel again as the yams cook.
You can refrigerate the cooked yams in an airtight container for several days.
Poke the yams with a fork to see if they’ve finished cooking. The fork should easily slide into the cooked yams.
Avoid mashing the yams for too long or they’ll become pasty.
To help the yams cook evenly, you might want to spoon some of the syrup over them every 15 minutes during the cooking time.
