Yams with Ginger and Scallions | Saveur

Ingredients

• 4 large yams (3 1⁄2-4 lbs.), peeled and cut into thick rounds
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 16 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 8 large shallots, thinly sliced
• 8 scallions, cut crosswise into 1" pieces
• 4 jalapeños, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced
• 1 (5") piece ginger, peeled and cut into paper-thin matchsticks
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 cups lightly packed basil leaves, coarsely chopped
• 6 tbsp. fresh lime juice