Traditional Ghanaian Yam Eto Recipe | 30-Minute Bayere Eto

yam

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: plantains

Sweet potatoes are nutritious and lower in calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

onions

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: leeks

Shallots provide a milder flavor.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: herbs and spices

💰Cheaper: homemade seasoning blend

Herbs add flavor without additives.

Peel and chop yam into chunks.

Boil yam in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes.

Drain yam and set aside.

Heat palm oil in a pan over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add pepper to the pan and cook for a minute.

Add momone and groundnut paste, stirring to combine.

Cook until heated through, about 3-5 minutes.

Mash the boiled yam in a bowl until smooth.

Combine the mashed yam with the mixture in the pan.

Mix well and season with salt and seasoning cubes.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

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