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RECIPE FOR ASARO (YAM PORRIDGE)

by Johnson Okunade
February 2, 2019 - Updated on May 6, 2020
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RECIPE FOR ASARO  (YAM PORRIDGE)
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RECIPE FOR ASARO

“Asaro”, as it is called in Yoruba, is a yam porridge. It is a very popular Nigerian mashed Yam and Tomato stew infused dish. Some people also like adding vegetables to it. Today on My Woven Words! You will learn how to prepare a mouth-licking, palatable Nigerian recipe… You can and will prepare Asaro just by following simple steps.

Asaro has a unique colour, feel and taste. Also known as Ebe (pronounced eh-beh) is a Nigerian dish native to the Yorubas. Not sure what exact region it originated from, but it’s a traditional Yoruba dish. It’s a one pot meal and doesn’t take too long to prepare. Let’s get started!

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INGREDIENTS
HOW TO MAKE ASARO (YAM PORRIDGE)

INGREDIENTS

  • 1kg yam
  • Palm oil (to colour)
  • 1 smoked/dry fish of your choice
  • 1 tablespoon ground crayfish
  • 1 medium onion
  • Fresh green vegetable – Pumpkin (ugwu), Parsley, Scent leaf (efirin or nchonwu)
  • Habanero or Chilli Pepper
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 2 big stock cubes

HOW TO MAKE ASARO (YAM PORRIDGE)

  1. Peel and cut the yam tuber into medium sizes.
  2. Wash the yam cubes and place in a sizeable pot.
  3. Wash and cut the onions into tiny pieces.
  4. Grind or blend the chilli pepper. Set these aside. If using dry fish, soak and pick the bones at this time.
  5. Pour enough water to cover the yam cubes and start cooking at medium to high heat. If you are using dry fish, add it now.
  6. When the yams have got a good boil, add the onions, ground crayfish, pepper, stock cubes, palm oil & the smoked fish.
  7. Cover the pot and continue cooking till the yam is done.
  8. Add salt to taste and stir very well. Cook at high heat for about 5 minutes.
  9. Add the green vegetable, stir and leave to stand for a few minutes then serve!
  10. Yam porridge is ready! Enjoy with meat, fried fish, plantain, or straight from the pot.

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  2. Dorcas says:
    4 years ago

    This particular method is a bit different.. I’ll try it out

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  3. Funmi says:
    4 years ago

    Looking delicious

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