Name: African Yam Porridge Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1 large yam, peeled and cut into chunks; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 can of tomatoes, drained; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 cups of water; Salt to taste

African Yam Porridge Recipe

Holly-Anne Rodriguez Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make African Yam Porridge

A hearty and nutritious Nigerian dish made with yam and spices.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 45 minutes

Total: 1 hour

Serves:

Ingredients

1 large yam, peeled and cut into chunks
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 can of tomatoes, drained
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 cups of water
Salt to taste

Instructions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
Add yam, tomatoes, spices, and water.
Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer until yam is tender.
Salt to taste and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories : 247kcal
Total Fat : 9g
Saturated Fat : 1g
Cholesterol : 0mg
Sodium : 38mg
Total Carbohydrates : 40g
Dietary Fiber : 7g
Sugar : 4g
Protein : 3g

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