
Yam Porridge (Dairy-Free)
A hearty and comforting Nigerian yam porridge, made creamy without any dairy. This dish is packed with nutrients and flavor, perfect for a filling breakfast.
Ingredients
- about 450 g Yam
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
- 1 medium Onion
- about 142 g Spinach
- 3 tbsp Palm Oil
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth
- 2 tbsp Crayfish Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Peel the about 450 g of yam and cut it into 2.54 cm cubes.
- 2Finely chop the 1 medium red bell pepper and the 1 medium onion.
- 3Heat the 3 tbsp of palm oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat (176.7°C / 175°C).
- 4Add the chopped 1 medium red bell pepper and the chopped 1 medium onion to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, until they begin to soften.
- 5Add the about 450 g of yam cubes and the 4 cups of vegetable broth to the pot. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the yam is fork-tender and easily pierced.
- 6Stir in the 2 tbsp of crayfish powder, 1 tsp of salt, and 1/2 tsp of black pepper.
- 7Add the about 142 g of spinach to the pot and stir gently until it wilts into the yam porridge, which should take about 1 to 2 minutes.
- 8Serve the yam porridge hot.
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