Spicy Yam Dice with Toasted Coconut

Cubes of yam are boiled, then pan-fried and topped with toasty spices and coconut for a flavorful treatment that’s less fatty than traditional deep-frying. For ease of serving, precook the yam, toast the spice mixture, then proceed with other dinner preparations. At serving time, heat the cubes, covered, to steam and soften (if not covered, they will harden). Annatto (achiote) oil aromatizes the dish and burnishes it prettily, but is not obligatory. Serve hot with pot roast and steam