Cookbook:Yam Porridge

Yam Porridge
Category	Porridge recipes
Difficulty

Cookbook | Ingredients | Recipes

Yam porridge, popularly known as asaro, is a delicious Nigerian dish made from yam. Among the Yoruba people, it is popularly consumed with a pepper mixture. The dish can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, and even dinner. It is also a party favorite.

Ingredient

• Yam, peeled and diced to the size of sugar cubes
• Fresh peppers
• Fresh tomatoes
• Onions
• Ground crayfish
• Palm oil
• Groundnut oil
• Salt
• Seasoning cube
• Ground pepper
• Cooked meat or fish (optional)

Procedure

1. Rinse the diced yam, and transfer to a clean pot.
2. Blend your fresh pepper, tomatoes, onions, and crayfish into a smooth paste. Add the paste to the pot with the yams.
3. Add some palm oil and a small amount of groundnut oil. Season with salt and seasoning cube to taste.
4. Cook the yam on medium-high heat until soft.
5. Use a wooden spoon to stir the yam over low heat until the entire mixture has thickened.
6. Add the cooked meat or fish if using.
7. Serve.