DINNER TIME!! Nigerian Asaro yam Recipe My Kids Couldn’t Get Enough Of | African Village Life

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar flavor with less saturated fat.

green leafy vegetables

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is more accessible and retains nutrients.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled chicken is leaner and affordable.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: herbs and spices

💰Cheaper: salt

Using herbs enhances flavor without additives.

Peel and chop the yam into small cubes.

Rinse the yam cubes under cold water.

Boil the yam in a pot with enough water until tender.

Drain the yam and set aside.

Heat palm oil in a pot until it shimmers.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in chopped bell peppers and scotch bonnet peppers, cooking for a few minutes.

Add the drained yam cubes to the pot and mix gently.

Add seasoning cubes, salt, and crayfish, mixing well.

Incorporate smoked fish and stir gently.

Add green leafy vegetables and cook until wilted.

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