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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 porties
Cuisine: nigerian, west_african
Ingredients: 900 g yam peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 st red bell pepper roughly chopped; 1 st scotch bonnet pepper roughly chopped (optioneel); 2 st tomato roughly chopped; 1 st yellow onion chopped; 0,5 kopje palm oil; 2 kopje vegetable broth; 1 tl smoked paprika (optioneel); 1 el crayfish powder (optioneel); 1 tl salt; 0,5 tl black pepper; 2 kopje kale chopped (optioneel)

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.

Een origineel recept van Forkin

Totale tijd: 1 uur
Porties: 4
Moeilijkheid: Gemiddeld
Per portie: 574 kcal

Allergeneninformatie: kan kreeftachtigen bevatten. Controleer bij een allergie altijd de verpakking van de ingrediënten.

Mise-en-place

Ingrediënten

900 gyam, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 stred bell pepper, roughly chopped
1 stscotch bonnet pepper, roughly chopped(optioneel)
2 sttomato, roughly chopped
1 styellow onion, chopped
0,5 kopjepalm oil
2 kopjevegetable broth
1 tlsmoked paprika(optioneel)
1 elcrayfish powder(optioneel)
1 tlsalt
0,5 tlblack pepper
2 kopjekale, chopped(optioneel)

Keukengerei

blender · large pot · cutting board · knife

De bereidingswijze

Stap voor stap

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

Per portie

Voedingswaarden

70%Score

Calorieën: 573,9kcal
Eiwit: 6,6g
Koolhydraten: 77,7g
Vet: 28,3g
Vezels: 12,9g
Suiker: 9g

Geschat op basis van de hoeveelheden ingrediënten in het recept. Waarden kunnen per merk en vervanging verschillen.

Goed bewaren

Bewaren

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

Opwarmen

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