Main CourseDinner

Yam Porridge (Asaro)

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

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.

Alkuperäinen resepti: Forkin

Kokonaisaika: 1 t
Annoksia: 4
Vaikeustaso: Keskitaso
Annosta kohti: 574 kcal

Allergeenitiedot: saattaa sisältää seuraavia: äyriäiset. Tarkista aina ainesosien pakkaukset, jos sinulla on allergia.

Esivalmistelut

Ainesosat

900 gyam, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 kplred bell pepper, roughly chopped
1 kplscotch bonnet pepper, roughly chopped(valinnainen)
2 kpltomato, roughly chopped
1 kplyellow onion, chopped
0,5 kuppipalm oil
2 kuppivegetable broth
1 tlsmoked paprika(valinnainen)
1 rklcrayfish powder(valinnainen)
1 tlsalt
0,5 tlblack pepper
2 kuppikale, chopped(valinnainen)

Välineet

blender · large pot · cutting board · knife

Valmistusohje

Vaihe vaiheelta

1
Blend the red bell pepper, scotch bonnet pepper (if using), and tomatoes in a blender until smooth. Set aside.
Noin 5 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 2 min
3
Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
Noin 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.
Noin 12 min
Kokin vinkki: Cooking the sauce well is key to a rich flavor.
5
Stir in the smoked paprika, crayfish powder (if using), salt, and black pepper.
Noin 1 min
6
Add the cubed yam to the pot and stir to coat it evenly with the sauce.
Noin 2 min
7
Pour in the vegetable broth, ensuring the yam is mostly submerged. Add more broth or water if necessary.
Noin 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.
Noin 22 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 2 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 2 min
11
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Noin 1 min
12
Serve hot and enjoy.

Annosta kohti

Ravintoarvot

70%Pisteet

Kalorit: 573,9kcal
Proteiini: 6,6g
Hiilihydraatit: 77,7g
Rasva: 28,3g
Kuitu: 12,9g
Sokeri: 9g

Arvio perustuu reseptin ainesosamääriin. Arvot voivat vaihdella tuotemerkkien ja korvaavien ainesosien mukaan.

Säilytä hyvänä

Säilytys

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

Uudelleenlämmitys

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