How To Make Boiled Yam And Garden Eggs Stew With Kwadwo Sheldon

garden eggs

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: eggplant

Zucchini is lower in calories and can mimic the texture of garden eggs.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive while still being a suitable cooking oil.

Peel and cut the yam into chunks.

Place yam in a pot and cover with water.

Add salt to the water and bring to a boil.

Cook yam until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain yam and set aside.

Chop onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

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

Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate red and green bell peppers, stirring well.

Season with salt, black pepper, thyme, and bay leaves.

Add scotch bonnet pepper for heat, adjusting to taste.

Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add boiled yam chunks to the stew, gently mixing to combine.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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