Iyan (Pounded Yam)
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Ingredients
- Yam
- Water
Preparation Steps
- Peel the yam and cut it into small chunks.
- Place the yam chunks in a pot and add enough water to cover them.
- Bring the water to a boil and cook the yam until it is soft and tender.
- Remove the cooked yam from the pot and transfer it to a mortar or a sturdy bowl.
- Using a pestle or a sturdy wooden spoon, pound the yam until it becomes smooth and elastic. Add small amounts of water gradually as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- Knead the pounded yam with your hands to make it more stretchy.
- Shape the pounded yam into balls or serve it as a mound.
- Serve the Iyan (Pounded Yam) with your favorite Nigerian soups or stews.
- Enjoy your delicious Iyan (Pounded Yam)!
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Priscilla Amoah
My name is Priscilla Amoah and I am a passionate food blogger and self-taught home cook. I have always loved experimenting with different flavors and ingredients in the kitchen, and I enjoy sharing my recipes through this blog. I believe that food has the power to bring people together and create meaningful connections, and I strive to create dishes that are both delicious and nourishing for the body and soul. I am constantly on the lookout for new and interesting ingredients and recipes to try, and I love hearing from my readers and incorporating their feedback into my cooking. Thank you for stopping by and I hope you enjoy my recipes as much as I enjoy sharing them with you!
