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Recreate this Magical Yam-Potato porridge

picture of delicious yam and potato porridge
Yam Porridge/pottage is a nigerian traditional dish which originated from the Yoruba and Benin people of Nigeria. The base of this delicacy is usually yam tubers but other variants of this meal have been created. Today, we'll show you how to cook Yam-Potato porridge. This dish can be garnished with vegetables such as peppers, onion, leafy greens, etc. Protein such as beef, chicken, fish can be used to supplement the dish according to preference.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Rest Time 10 mins
Total Time 55 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 3
Estimated Cost: $  8000
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Enjoy this yam and potatoes porridge recipe with friends and family. This recipe has been prepared carefully to give you the best culinary experience.

Ingredients
  • 2 kg yam (cut into small-sized cubes)
  • 1 kg potatoes (cut into small-sizedcubes)
  • 75 g onion (Blend with pepper)
  • 100 g scotch bonnet pepper (Blend with your onions)
  • 2 tbsp salt (Use to season fish and to food for taste.)
  • 140 g seasoning cube
  • Parsley
  • Sausage
  • Tomato paste
  • Garlic powder
  • Fish
  • Vegetable oil
Instructions
  1. 1
    Start your dish by prepping your ingredientsPicture curring yam to cook
    • Peeling yam and your potatoes, cut them to size and set aside.
    • Blend your onions and pepper.
    • Clean, season and fry your fish
    • Cut to size and sauté your sausages
  2. 2

    Pour your blended mix into your heated oil

    Ensure the oil is hot enough before pouring your mixture.
  3. 3
    picture frying stew for the pottage

    Add garlic powder, add tomato paste, add salt and cover to cook

  4. 4
    Picture of porridge in cooking process

    After few minutes, add water then put in your yam and potatoes

  5. 5

    Also, add your blended crayfish, season to your taste, stir and cover

  6. 6
    Picture of cooked yam and potato porridge

    Once your tubers are soft add your sautéd sausage, add your fried fish and garnish with parsley

    Add these in turn and wait a few minutes after adding one before adding the other
  7. 7

    then leave to simmer for few minutes.

  8. 8
    A picture of yam and potato porridge with fish in it

    Food don done.

Note
  • Cook this recipe at medium heat.
  • Use fresh ingredients for better taste
  • After cooking, wait for at least 10 minutes for better taste
Keywords: yam pottage, potato porridge, yam, potato, nigerian dish
Read it online: https://foodiesandspice.com/recipe/recreate-this-magical-yam-potato-porridge-2/
Geena
Food and Lifestyle Blogger

Hi, I'm Geena, a full-time food blogger, mother of 2 beautiful Sons and a lovely wife. I live in Nigeria with my family. Loves traveling, sharing new recipes, and spending time with my family.