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Yam Porridge (Asaro)

Name: Yam Porridge (Asaro)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 portioner
Cuisine: nigerian, west_african
Ingredients: 900 g yam peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 stk. red bell pepper roughly chopped; 1 stk. scotch bonnet pepper roughly chopped (valgfrit); 2 stk. tomato roughly chopped; 1 stk. yellow onion chopped; 0,5 kop palm oil; 2 kop vegetable broth; 1 tsk. smoked paprika (valgfrit); 1 spsk. crayfish powder (valgfrit); 1 tsk. salt; 0,5 tsk. black pepper; 2 kop kale chopped (valgfrit)

Asaro, or Yam Porridge, is a traditional Nigerian dish made with soft yams cooked in a rich, flavorful tomato and pepper sauce. It's a comforting and hearty one-pot meal that's perfect for a satisfying dinner.

En original opskrift af Forkin

Tid i alt: 1 t.
Portioner: 4
Sværhedsgrad: Mellem
Pr. portion: 574 kcal

Allergenoplysninger: kan indeholde krebsdyr. Kontrollér altid ingrediensernes emballage, hvis du har allergi.

Klargøring

Ingredienser

900 gyam, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 stk.red bell pepper, roughly chopped
1 stk.scotch bonnet pepper, roughly chopped(valgfrit)
2 stk.tomato, roughly chopped
1 stk.yellow onion, chopped
0,5 koppalm oil
2 kopvegetable broth
1 tsk.smoked paprika(valgfrit)
1 spsk.crayfish powder(valgfrit)
1 tsk.salt
0,5 tsk.black pepper
2 kopkale, chopped(valgfrit)

Udstyr

blender · large pot · cutting board · knife

Fremgangsmåde

Trin for trin

1
Blend the red bell pepper, scotch bonnet pepper (if using), and tomatoes in a blender until smooth. Set aside.
Ca. 5 min.
Kokkens note: Add a splash of water if needed to help the blending process.
2
Heat the palm oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Ca. 2 min.
3
Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
Ca. 4 min.
4
Pour in the blended pepper mixture and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the oil starts to separate.
Ca. 12 min.
Kokkens note: Cooking the sauce well is key to a rich flavor.
5
Stir in the smoked paprika, crayfish powder (if using), salt, and black pepper.
Ca. 1 min.
6
Add the cubed yam to the pot and stir to coat it evenly with the sauce.
Ca. 2 min.
7
Pour in the vegetable broth, ensuring the yam is mostly submerged. Add more broth or water if necessary.
Ca. 1 min.
8
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the yam is very tender and easily mashed with a spoon.
Ca. 22 min.
Kokkens note: Check for tenderness by piercing a yam cube with a fork.
9
Gently mash some of the yam cubes against the side of the pot to create a thicker, more porridge-like consistency, leaving some chunks for texture.
Ca. 2 min.
Kokkens note: Don't mash all of it unless you prefer a completely smooth porridge.
10
If using, stir in the chopped kale and cook for another 2-3 minutes until wilted.
Ca. 2 min.
11
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Ca. 1 min.
12
Serve hot and enjoy.

Pr. portion

Næringsindhold

70%Score

Kalorier: 573,9kcal
Protein: 6,6g
Kulhydrat: 77,7g
Fedt: 28,3g
Kostfibre: 12,9g
Sukker: 9g

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Opbevaring

Store leftover yam porridge in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Genopvarmning

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if it has thickened too much.