Pounded Yam (liberian Style Pounded Yam)
Pounded Yam is a popular West African dish that is enjoyed in many countries, including Liberia. It is made from yam and is typically served with a variety of soups and stews. Here's how to make Pounded Yam the Liberian way!
Ingredients
- 2 large yams
- Water
Instructions
- Peel the yams and cut them into chunks.
- Place the yam chunks in a pot and add enough water to cover them.
- Boil the yams until they are soft, about 15-20 minutes.
- Once the yams are soft, remove them from the pot and place them in a mortar and pestle.
- Pound the yams with the pestle until they form a smooth, stretchy dough-like consistency.
- Transfer the pounded yam to a serving dish and serve with your favorite soup or stew.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Protein
- 2g
- Fat
- 0g
Supplies
Pot Mortar and pestle
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Pounded Yam is best served with traditional Liberian soups such as potato greens or cassava leaf soup.
Tips & tricks
For the best results, use fresh yams and pound them while they are still warm.
Cost
$5