Easy yam porridge recipe

Yam porridge popularly referred to as Asaro is one of the easiest Nigerian meals to prepare yet very nutritious.

Ingredients required for the preparation of yam porridge are:

• 1 Tuber of yam
• Red palm Oil
• 1 smoked fish (or any desired type of fish)
• Crayfish
• 1 bulb of onion
• Fresh green vegetables (optional)
• Fresh pepper or Chili Pepper, seasoning cubes & Salt (to taste)

Before you cook Yam Porridge:

• Peel and cut the yam tuber into medium sizes, wash the yam cubes and place in a sizeable pot.
• Wash and cut the onions into desired pieces.

Cooking Directions

• Pour enough water to cover the yam cubes and start cooking at medium to high heat. If you are using dry fish, it is best to add it now.
• When the yams have got a good boil, add the onions, ground crayfish, pepper, seasoning cubes, palm oil and fish.
• If the yam isn’t soft, you can mash it a little
• 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.
• Add the green vegetable, stir and leave to stand for about 5 minutes then serve.

That’s it! Your Yam Porridge is ready to eat!!!

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