Yamstick

A 'yamstick' is a colloquial term primarily used in Australia, referring to a thin, elongated stick or piece of wood, often sharpened at one end, used for spearing or roasting yams, potatoes or other root vegetables over a fire. The term evokes a sense of rustic simplicity and outdoor cooking, often associated with camping, bushwalking, or traditional Aboriginal practices. The length and material can vary but it's a fundamental item for cooking these starchy vegetables. The origin of the term clearly comes from the indigenous word 'yam'.

Yamstick meaning with examples

• During our camping trip, we collected kindling and then fashioned several makeshift yamsticks to roast sweet potatoes over the open fire, savoring the delicious, smoky flavor.
• The children eagerly ran around the garden gathering branches to carve into yamsticks, anticipating the fun of toasting marshmallows at the end of their backyard bonfire.
• He showed off his skills using a long, sturdy yamstick to turn the slowly cooking potato, ensuring an even char on every side, achieving perfect softness and texture.
• The survivalist used a sharpened yamstick to dig for and then roast wild yams over an open fire, demonstrating his self-reliance in the remote wilderness.