Vegetable Yam Porridge recipe

Vegetable Yam Porridge

by Ife❤️ (@sweetcooking101)
Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
40min
Total Time
1hr

A traditional African dish made with yam, vegetables, and spices.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)
  • 1/2piece
    yam
  • 5piece
    red bell peppers
  • 3piece
    yellow pepper
  • 1piece
    onion
  • 1/2cup
    crayfish
  • 1/2cup
    red oil
  • 1piece
    African bean seed oil (ukpaka)
  • 4piece
    African nutmeg (eruru)
  • 1bundle
    amaranth green
  • 1tbsp
    powdered curry
  • 1tbsp
    powdered thyme
  • 2piece
    Knorr seasoning cubes
  • 1/2tsp
    salt

How to make Vegetable Yam Porridge

  1. Peel and cut the yam into small pieces, wash, and put into a pot.

  2. Add clean water to cover the yam and cook for 30 to 40 minutes until tender.

  3. While the yam is cooking, chop the onions, grind the peppers and crayfish together.

  4. Wash the African bean seed oil and place it in a plate.

  5. Grind the African nutmeg and place it in a plate.

  6. Pick and chop the green vegetable, wash and keep aside.

  7. After 35 minutes, check if the yam is done and soft. If yes, turn off the cooker and drain the water from the yam. Cover to retain its heat.

  8. Place a clean pot on the cooker, add the red oil and allow to heat up.

  9. Add the onions and fry until soft.

  10. Add the pepper mix and African nutmeg, and continue to stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes.

  11. Add the powdered curry, thyme, African bean seed oil, Knorr cubes, and salt. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes.

  12. Check for taste and add more seasoning cubes if needed.

  13. Add the cooked yams followed by the vegetables and mix everything together with a wooden spoon to avoid breaking the yams.

  14. Cover the pot and allow to simmer on low heat for a minute or two, then turn off the heat.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Use a wooden spoon to mix the yam to avoid breaking it.

  2. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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Recipe by

Ife❤️

(@sweetcooking101)

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