How To Cook ASARO (Nigerian Yam Pottage)

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor with less saturated fat.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides protein while being more affordable.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Ground turkey is often less expensive and lower in fat.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Collard greens are nutrient-dense and cost-effective.

Cut and wash the yam into cubes.

In a pan, heat palm oil and vegetable oil together.

Add chopped onions and fry until fragrant.

Add dried prawns and smoked mackerel, frying until fragrant.

Stir in crayfish powder and habanero peppers, allowing to fry together.

Add tomato puree and cook for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.

Add the yam cubes and some water, stirring to combine.

Cover the pan and cook for 15-20 minutes until the yam is soft.

Mash the yam to desired consistency while mixing.

Add more water to loosen the texture if needed, then cover and cook until creamy.

Stir in sliced ugu leaves just before serving.

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