Yams

 ...or Oca if you know them by that name

One root dug up earlier this week.

A South American vegetable that for all of my life has been a winter staple in NZ.  I've been told (but can't verify) that NZ is the only country in the world where it is grown as a commercial crop.

Mine aren't as big as you could buy 'em in supermarkets but that's not too shabby.  Gary has had to learn to embrace their acidity and sweetness; we have bucket-loads. Best roasted but acceptable fried/sautéed in butter, especially with some fresh grated ginger.