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Nigeria · Main

Porridge yam

Serves 6 · 120 minutes

Allergens named in the ingredients: Crustaceans, Fish. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium tuber / about 1 kg Yam
  • ½ cup Palm oil
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 Tomatoes
  • 1–2 pepper
  • 2 tbsp Ground crayfish
  • 1 tsp Calt
  • 2 Seasoning cubes
  • 4 cups Water or stock
  • 1 cup Fish (optional)
  • 1 cup Leafy vegetables (optional)

Method

  1. Peel the yam and cut it into medium-sized cubes.
  2. Wash the yam thoroughly and set aside.
  3. Place the yam in a pot and add enough water to slightly cover it.
  4. Add chopped onions, pepper, and salt.
  5. Bring to a boil and cook until the yam starts to soften.
  6. Stir gently to begin breaking some of the yam pieces.
  7. Add palm oil and allow it to cook further while stirring occasionally.
  8. Add ground crayfish and seasoning cubes.
  9. Continue cooking until the yam becomes soft and thickens into a porridge-like consistency.
  10. Add fish or vegetables if using and mix gently.
  11. Simmer for a few more minutes until well combined.
  12. Serve hot.