Cookbook:Yam Porridge

Yam porridge, popularly known as asaro, is a delicious Nigerian dish made from yam. Among the Yoruba people, it is popularly consumed with a pepper mixture. The dish can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, and even dinner. It is also a party favorite.

Ingredient

 * Yam, peeled and diced to the size of sugar cubes
 * Fresh peppers
 * Fresh tomatoes
 * Onions
 * Ground crayfish
 * Palm oil
 * Groundnut oil
 * Salt
 * Seasoning cube
 * Ground pepper
 * Cooked meat or fish (optional)

Procedure

 * 1) Rinse the diced yam, and transfer to a clean pot.
 * 2) Blend your fresh pepper, tomatoes, onions, and crayfish into a smooth paste. Add the paste to the pot with the yams.
 * 3) Add some palm oil and a small amount of groundnut oil. Season with salt and seasoning cube to taste.
 * 4) Cook the yam on medium-high heat until soft.
 * 5) Use a wooden spoon to stir the yam over low heat until the entire mixture has thickened.
 * 6) Add the cooked meat or fish if using.
 * 7) Serve.