Asaro
Asaro, also known as yam porridge is a traditional Nigerian dish made by cooking yam in a richly seasoned sauce of tomatoes, peppers, onions, and oil. Recipe source: “Asaro”, Wikibooks Cookbook contributors, en.wikibooks.org, CC BY-SA 4.0 (adapted). Photo: Oyebolaesther, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Total time
- 60 min
- Servings
- 3
- Calories
- 732
- Protein
- 7g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Blend the tomatoes, peppers, and onion into a smooth purée.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a pot and add the purée. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Stir in seasoning cubes, salt, and any protein being used.
Step 4
Stir in the water and bring to a boil.
Step 5
Gently stir in the cubed yam. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the yam becomes soft and some of it has broken down to thicken the dish.
Step 6
Add leafy vegetables if desired and cook for an additional 3–5 minutes.
Step 7
Adjust seasoning and remove from heat.
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