Agbugbu (Nigerian Pigeon Pea and Yam Porridge)
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Sign inAgbugbu is a typical igbo food made from pigeon peas and yam. It is tasty and easy to prepare.
Suits: Pescatarian. Allergens named in the ingredients: Crustaceans. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.
Ingredients
- Dried pigeon peas
- Yam, cut into small pieces and rinsed
- Sliced onions
- Ground crayfish
- Ground pepper
- Palm oil
- Salt to taste
Method
- Pick any dirt or debris out of the pigeon peas, then wash them and soak in water overnight.
- Drain away the soaking water.
- Cover the pigeon peas in fresh water, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, then drain.
- Boil the yam in water until tender, then drain.
- Fry the onions, ground crayfish, ground pepper in a pan with palm oil.
- Add the drained yam and pigeon peas, and stir gently.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve.