Porridge yam recipe

Yam porridge, is a traditional Nigerian dish made with boiled yam, simmered in a rich, flavorful blend of palm oil, blended peppers, crayfish, and proteins like smoked fish or meat. The yam is cooked until tender and partially mashed to create a thick, hearty, and comforting pottage

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Chidalu Anyanwu
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Chidalu Anyanwu

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Ingredients

Yam
Pepper
Palm oil
Proteins
Crayfish
Seasoning
Salt
Veggies

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Preparation

Yam: 1 medium tuber, peeled and cubed Palm oil: Pepper mix: 2-3 red bell peppers (tatashe), 1 medium onion, and 2-3 scotch bonnet peppers (habanero/atarodo) Proteins: 1 cup of deboned smoked fish (like catfish or mackerel) and ground crayfish Seasoning Salt to taste Veggies: 1-2 cups of sliced scent leaves (effirin), spinach, or pumpkin leaves (ugu)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories1119 kcal
Protein53 g
Fat33 g
Carbohydrate149 g
Fiber12 g
Sodium2355 mg

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