Cookbook:Ji Akwukwo (Nigerian Yam and Vegetables)

Ji akwukwo is a Nigerian dish made with yam, vegetables, and palm oil. You can use different vegetables according to your preferences.

Ingredients

 * Yam, peeled and diced
 * Onions, chopped
 * Scotch bonnet chili pepper, chopped
 * Ukpaka, crushed
 * Salt
 * Palm oil
 * Green amaranth leaves, shredded

Procedure

 * 1) Transfer the diced yam to a pot, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the yam is soft.
 * 2) Drain the water from the yams, and return the yam to the pot.
 * 3) Add the onion, pepper, and ukpaka to the yam, and stir over medium-high heat.
 * 4) Season the yam with salt and palm oil.
 * 5) Stir in the shredded amaranth, then cover the pot and allow the mixture to steam.