Yam porridge / Asaro

Name: Yam porridge / Asaro
Total time: 3600 s
Yield: 4-6 people
Cuisine: Nigerian
Ingredients: .2-3 medium-sized yams, peeled and cut into small cubes.Palm oil.1 onion, chopped.2 cloves garlic, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger.Dry or smoked fish cut into small pieces (optional). crayfish; . seasoning cubes.Salt and pepper, to taste.2 cups water.2 tablespoons tomato paste or fresh tomatoes (optional)

Cookwith Naomi @cook_111naomi

Abuja/jos/Benue

A simple recipe to make a tasty yam porridge
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Cookwith Naomi @cook_111naomi

Abuja/jos/Benue

A simple recipe to make a tasty yam porridge
React and follow me for more 🌺💕

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Ingredients

1hr

4-6 people

.2-3medium-sized yams, peeled and cut into small cubes.Palm oil.1 onion, chopped.2 cloves garlic, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger.Dry or smoked fish cut into small pieces (optional). crayfish
. seasoning cubes.Salt and pepper, to taste.2 cups water.2 tablespoons tomato paste or fresh tomatoes (optional)

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Steps

1hr

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Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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.Add onion, garlic, and ginger; stir until the onion is fried
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Add the yam cubes and stir well.
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. Add dry or smoked fish (if using) and stir well.
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Add seasoning cubes, crayfish, salt, and pepper; stir well.
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Pour in water and bring to boil.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the yams are tender.
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Use a wooden spoon or masher to mash some of the yams and thicken the porridge.
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If using tomato paste, fresh tomatoes stir it in add in the alefo or ugu during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
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Serve hot and enjoy!!
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Tips
- Use high-quality yams for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of spices to your taste.
- You can add other ingredients like fish, shrimp, or vegetables(Ugu, alefo) to suit your taste.