There are many ways to cook yam, you could fry it, boil it or even roast it. However if you are looking for something spicy with a little twist you, you could try the Yam Porridge otherwise known as Asaro. It is a mixture of yam and other ingredients with protein. It is usually not cooked with added vegetables but you can always add a little to add some green colour to the meal.
Ingredients
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Yam 1/2 medium size tuber* (peeled, washed and cubed)
- Palm oil (3 Tablespoons)
- Maggi (2 cubes)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Dried fish (washed) (approximately 1 cup)
- Blended crayfish (1 Tablespoon)
- Dried pepper (1 teaspoon)
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Directions
- Add yam cubes to a pot, pour in enough water to just cover the yam. Cover and cook on medium heat for 15-20min
- Uncover the pot, with a wooden spoon break the yam down by gently mashing
- Add in the left over ingredients. combine
- Reduce heat to minimum, cover the pot and simmer for another 10-12 minutes
Serve with your choice of beef or chicken
Enjoy!
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