NIGERIAN BOILED YAM AND EGG SAUCE RECIPE - SHARON’S HAPPY PLACE

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier with beneficial fats.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu is a plant-based alternative.

Peel and cut the yam into thick slices.

Rinse the yam slices under cold water.

Place the yam in a pot and cover with water to the same level as the yam.

Add 1 tsp salt and bring to a boil over medium heat.

Cook the yam until fork-tender, about 20-25 minutes.

While the yam is cooking, heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, pointed pepper, and bell pepper to the pan.

Stir and cook until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Crack the eggs into the pan and stir gently to combine.

Add 1 knorr cube, 1 tsp salt, and chili flakes or chopped scotch bonnet to taste.

Cook until the eggs are set but still soft, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove the pan from heat.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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