Nigeria
Nni Ede (Nigerian Pounded Cocoyam)
Serves 6 · 20 minutes
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Sign inNni ede is a typical Nigerian dish made from a mixture of cocoyam and cassava flour. It is served with ẹ̀gusi soup, ogbonno soup or okro soup.
Suits: Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian. Allergens named in the ingredients: Gluten. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.
Ingredients
- Cocoyam (the head part)
- Cassava flour
- Water
Method
- Cut the cocoyam into small pieces. Rinse the pieces, and boil them for few minutes. Drain the cocoyam.
- Mix water into the cassava flour to make a dough. Shape into balls.
- Boil the cassava balls for few minutes, then drain.
- Pound together the cassava balls and cocoyam until smooth and lump-free.
- Serve with your choice of soup.