Battle Yams - first aired in U.S. Friday, May 17th, 2002

The first dish offered by Challenger Sotetsu Fujii

in the yam battle with Iron Chef Hiroyuki Sakai

                     1. Yam and Rice

                    Made with diced yam potatoes. "the addition of a little

                 bit of salt helps draw out the sweetness of the yam".

 Wooden Chef’s version: Potatoes and Rice

Diced new potatoes mixed with rice. Five spice on top adds flavor.

Tasting and Judgment

Tasting, Part 1

"Hey, this stuff ain't too bad"

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