How To Cook Yam Porridge With Scent Leaves

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How to cook yam porridge with scent leaves. his yam was cut into smaller cubes than I normally did and I realized it cooked and thickened faster. There are other yam porridge recipes on the blog so I don’t really need to explain much. 
 
Besides, every Nigerian can cook yam porridge. Is it just Nigerians sef? No. I think Africans can cook yam porridge. The added scent leaves (mint leaves) made it more nutritious. Hot leaf, green or fluted pumpkin can be used in place of this scent leaves.
 

INGREDIENTS:

1 small sized Yam

1 Large smoked catfish
One tablespoon pepper sauce
1 small onion
2 seasoning cubes
Palm oil
Scent leaves
water
Locust beans (optional)
 
Add pepper sauce, fish and seasoning to the pot of yam
When it boils. add salt and palm oil with onion to boiling pot of yam. The pot is covered and allowed to boil and cook with occasional checks and stirs 
Add scent leaves to cooked yam porridge

Pot of yam cooked with scent leaves
This is the best way to cook yam with scent leaves
Very saucy yam porridge

 I’m so happy with my food presentation, now 5 stars, rating over 80% ( Scores By Me) I don’t think there’s ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT except if you guys want me to garnish this with white boiled yam.
Enjoy your lunch!

10 thoughts on “How To Cook Yam Porridge With Scent Leaves”

  4. Looks yum aunty Eya however I would have let d yam mash up some more if I cooked this.
    Anon 10.49 idea is needed @ porridge or pottage- same nooni.

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  7. Emmmmm…Ʊ didn't stir this well, if Ʊ did, woulda looked thicker.

    My secret to well mashed yam porridge/pottage is to ensure d water is much n stir very very well when the yam is really soft…I mean stire till the squared yam start looking round.hehehe.

    Nice 1

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  10. People that are saying she should have marsh it well, my dearies, that one is Yoruba style this is from east side.

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