Yam Pottage - Asaro

Asaro is a mashed up yam and vegetables dish. You will enjoy the sweet taste and creaminess of the puna yam used in this recipe.

Nutritional Data (per 100g serving)
Calories: 322kcal
Fibre: 3g
Carb: 64g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 5g
Vitamins: C, B6
Minerals: Potassium, Manganese
Notes: Yams are a good source of dietary fibre and have a low-medium glycaemic index.

**Calorie count for this dish will vary depending on the other ingredients used to prepare it.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Serves: 4 people

Ingredients:

½ tuber of puna yam. Peel off skin, cut into small chunks and wash
1 bunch of spinach, pick leaves, wash and slice
100ml palm oil
1 seasoning cube
1 large onion. Cut into quarters
3 tomatoes
2 tablespoons of ground crayfish
1 red pepper
1 teaspoon chilli powder (optional)
1 tablespoon of sugar (optional)
1 litre water

Direction:
1. Blend tomatoes, onions and pepper in a blender. Transfer blend into a large pot and bring to the boil. Add seasoning cube water and chilli powder if using. Cook for about 5 minutes.

2. Carefully place yam pieces into the sauce (step1), add 2 cups of hot water and cover, also add sugar if using. Cook under low heat until yam chunks become soft.

3. Using a wooden spoon, gently mash the yam into a smooth creamy paste. Add the sliced spinach and stir in. Allow the spinach to soften then add oil and ground crayfish. Mix carefully and simmer for a further 5 minutes. Serve with stick meat or fried fish.

Yam Pottage - Asaro

Traditional Recipes

Fusion Recipes

Sides