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!

Pounded Yam (liberian Style Pounded Yam)

Ingredients

  • 2 large yams
  • Water

Instructions

  1. Peel the yams and cut them into chunks.
  2. Place the yam chunks in a pot and add enough water to cover them.
  3. Boil the yams until they are soft, about 15-20 minutes.
  4. Once the yams are soft, remove them from the pot and place them in a mortar and pestle.
  5. Pound the yams with the pestle until they form a smooth, stretchy dough-like consistency.
  6. 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