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Asaro (Yam Porridge) is a traditional Nigerian dish enjoyed across different regions of the country, regardless of tribe or language. It is one of the most popular, easy-to-cook, and nutritious meals. It is usually prepared with palm oil, onions, and seasonings, and sometimes mashed to achieve a soft texture. Almost all types of Yam are commonly used in making Yam porridge:
Ingredient
[edit | edit source]- 1 large tuber of Yam, chopped
- Palm oil
- Maggi (bouillon cube)
- Ground crayfish
- A few pieces of fresh tomato
- Fresh scotch bonnet or habanero pepper
- Smoked panla fish
Procedure
[edit | edit source]- Put the yam in a clean bowl, and run under clean running water to wash them.
- Peel and cut yam into chunks
- Boil water in a pot, and add the yam. Boil for 30 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion, palm oil, and bouillon cube to a pot. Cover with water, and simmer until the yam are tender.
- Blend the crayfish, tomatoes, and pepper into a smooth paste.
- Heat a pan. Add the tomato paste, panla fish, and salt/bouillon to taste. Fry for 5–7 minutes.
- When the yam are soft and the water is reduced, stir in the fried paste and panla fish. Cook for 5–6 minutes.
- Serve the yam porridge with pap (ogi), plantain (dodo), and/or bread.