Porridge
Asaro (Yam Porridge)

Asaro (Yam Porridge)

Yoruba

55Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
4Steps
About

Yam mashed into a thick, palm-oil-rich pottage with peppers, greens and fish — Yoruba comfort food in one pot.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Blender
  • Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Yam, cubed1 kg
Palm oil⅓ cup
Red bell peppers2
Scotch bonnet1
Onion1
Dried fish1 cup
Ground crayfish2 tbsp
Ugu or spinach2 cups
Stock cubes2
Saltto taste

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