Mangu

yam-porridge

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Yam Porridge, also known as Asaro, is a traditional Nigerian dish made from yams and palm oil, often garnished with vegetables, fish, or meat. The yams are boiled until soft, then mashed or partially mashed, creating a thick, hearty porridge. Spices, peppers, and other ingredients are added for flavor, resulting in a savory, filling meal. The dish is popular across West Africa and is typically served as a main course.

tomato

palm oil

salt

smoked fish

water

crayfish

bell pepper

dried pepper

onion

spinach

yam

Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 large yam

  • 1 onion

  • 2 bell peppers

  • 1 tomato

  • 1 cup of palm oil

  • 1 teaspoon of salt

  • 1 teaspoon of pepper

  • 1 cup of crayfish

  • 1 smoked fish

  • 2 cups of spinach

  • 2 cups of water


Instructions:

  1. Peel and cut the yam into small round pieces.

  2. Rinse the yam pieces and place them in a pot.

  3. Add water to the pot and place it on the stove.

  4. Chop the onion, bell peppers, and tomato and add them to the pot.

  5. Add the palm oil, salt, and pepper to the pot.

  6. Allow the mixture to cook for about 15 minutes.

  7. Add the crayfish and smoked fish to the pot.

  8. Allow the mixture to cook for another 10 minutes.

  9. Add the spinach to the pot and stir well.

  10. Allow the porridge to cook for another 5 minutes before removing it from the stove.

  11. Serve the yam porridge hot.