Asaro Elepo [simple yam porridge] August 27, 2017 Lydia

Asaro elepo is a simple but common porridge recipe relished by the Yoruba in  most south western states in Nigeria .

Plenty of palm oil and seasonings are usually used for this food and after preparation, the yam is cooked in a way that it melts – that’s why its called porridge.

Lets go…

Recipe for 4 servings:

• 1 tuber of yam
• 1 cooking spoon palm oil
• Salt and seasoning to taste
• 1 onion [chopped]
• 4 fresh peppers (ground)
• 3 tablespoons dried crayfish (ground)
• 1 small bunch of vegetables [shredded]

Method:

• peel, wash and cut the yam into small chunks.
• Cover with water, adding salt until well cooked.
• Add the palm oil  and allow to boil.
• Add other ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon so that more of the yam can disintegrate.
• Add the shredded veggies and simmer for few minutes.
• Cool partially before serving and stir to allow flavour mix properly.
• You can also serve the food  with leafy green stew containing meat, fish or snails. This is however optional.

Food is ready!

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