HOW TO COOK YAM PORRIDGE THE NIGERIAN WAY

Recipe

Cook yam porridge the Nigerian way

Made with yam, vegetables and seafood, this Nigerian dish will make for a great dinner idea.

 

Cook yam porridge the Nigerian way  (YouTube)

Yam porridge is a very popular Nigerian dish of mashed yam and tomato stew.

Made with yam, vegetables and seafood, this Nigerian dish will make for a great dinner idea.

moreMade with yam, vegetables and seafood, this Nigerian dish will make for a great dinner idea.  (YouTube)

Ingredients

Yam

Palm Oil

Smoked fish (Titus/Mackerel)

Ground crayfish

Onion

Fresh green vegetable

Chilli Pepper

Salt

Seasoning

Preparation

Step 1: Peel and cut the yam tuber into medium sizes.

Wash the yam cubes and place in a sizeable pot.

Step 2: Wash and cut the onions into tiny pieces. Grind and blend the chilli pepper.

Set these aside. If using dry fish, soak and pick the bones at this time.

Step 3: Pour enough water to cover the yam cubes and start cooking at medium to high heat. If you are using dry fish, add it now.

Step 4: When the yams have got a good boil, add the onions, ground crayfish, pepper, seasoning, palm oil and the smoked fish.

Step 5: Cover the pot and continue cooking till the yam is done. Add salt to taste and stir very well. Cook at high heat for about 5 minutes.

Step 6: Add the green vegetable, stir and leave to stand for about 3 minutes then serve!

Enjoy