Pounded Yam Perfection
Pounded Yam is a popular Nigerian dish made from yam tubers. It is a smooth, dough-like food that is often paired with delicious Nigerian soups. This recipe will guide you through the process of making perfect Pounded Yam from scratch.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs yam tubers
- Water
Instructions
- Peel the yam tubers and cut them into chunks.
- Boil the yam chunks in a pot of water until they are soft.
- Transfer the boiled yam into a mortar and pound with a pestle until smooth and stretchy.
- Add a little water during pounding to achieve desired consistency.
- Once pounded, mold the yam into a smooth ball and serve with your favorite Nigerian soup.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 200 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 2g
- Fat
- 0g
Supplies
Pot Mortar and pestle
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Pounded Yam with Egusi Soup or Ogbono Soup for a traditional Nigerian meal.
Tips & tricks
For best results, use fresh yam and pound it while it's still hot for a smoother texture.
Cost
$5