Yam Porridge

Ingredients

• 1 lb Yam
• 0.5 lb Smoked fish
• 0.25 lb Shrimp
• 1 medium Bell pepper
• 1 medium Onion
• 0.5 small Scotch bonnet pepper
• 3 tablespoons Palm oil
• 1 Vegetable bouillon cube
• 0.75 teaspoon Salt
• 3 cups Water

Instructions

1. 1Peel and cube the yam. Rinse well.
2. 2Soak the smoked fish in warm water, then debone and shred.
3. 3Blend onion and scotch bonnet pepper into a paste.
4. 4Heat palm oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the blended onion-pepper paste and cook for 5 minutes.
5. 5Add the cubed yam, smoked fish, and shrimp to the pot. Stir well.
6. 6Add water, bell pepper, vegetable bouillon cube, and salt to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the yam is soft and the sauce has thickened.
7. 7Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Serve hot.

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