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Pounded Yam

Suits: Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian. 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 yam tuber
  • Water

Method

  1. Cut the yam into pieces and rinse well.
  2. Place yam in a pot, and cover them with water. Ensure the water cover the yam pieces
  3. Cover the pot, and cook for about 25 minutes, until the yam is tender.
  4. Remove the pot from the heat, and drain the water from the yams.
  5. Rinse the mortar and pestle. Place the cooked yam into the mortar. Pound with the pestle until it forms a smooth, stretchy paste.
  6. Pack the pounded yam and wrap into portions (about 4–5)
  7. Serve the pounded yam with your choice of soup.