Nut-Free Mpotompoto (Yam Porridge)

Ingredients

• about 450 g Yam
• 1/2 medium Onion
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 1/4 small Scotch Bonnet Pepper
• 1/2 cup Smoked Fish
• 4 cups Vegetable Broth
• 2 tbsp Palm Oil
• 1/2 tsp Salt

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Peel and cube the yam into 2.54 cm pieces.
2. 2Chop the onion and tomatoes.
3. 3In a pot, heat the palm oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened.
4. 4Add the tomatoes and scotch bonnet pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
5. 5Add the yam, smoked fish, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the yam is tender.
6. 6Use a wooden spoon to mash some of the yam to thicken the porridge.
7. 7Season with salt to taste. Serve hot.

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