Yam pottage/Yam Porridge (Asaro) Recipe
The Nigerian Yam pottage/Yam Porridge (Asaro) Recipe - Asaro which is also known as Yam pottage or Yam porridge is a very delicious Yam recipe.
Servings 4 People
Calories 636kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium Yam tuber
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 large Tomato
- 1 Habanero Pepper
- 1 large Onion divided into two
- 3 cups Water
- ½ Cup Palm Oil of fresh
- 2 Tablespoons Crayfish
- Salt to taste
- 2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder or 2 cubes
- 15 ounces Mackerel fish salmon, stockfish or dried fish
- basil or parsley or any Leafy vegetables (spinach, kale, ugwu)
Instructions
- Peel and cut the Yam into medium-sized chunks. Rinse a couple of times until the water is no longer cloudy. Set aside
- Blend the bell pepper, habanero, tomato, and half onion.
- Put the yams inside a pot, and add the blended sauce, salt, bouillon powder, and water. Cover and let it cook for 10 minutes on medium to high heat
- Stir in the palm oil, sliced onions, and crayfish, cover, and leave to cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Mash the yams with a potato masher or a wooden spoon. I love to mash some yams and keep some chunks. It gives more texture!
- Add the fish (You can use whatever addition you prefer, like smoked fish or crab meat).
- Allow it to simmer for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the herbs like basil, or leafy greens like spinach, kale, or ugwu) and enjoy while still hot!
Nutrition
Calories: 636kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 972mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg