Nigerian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Pounded Yam
35 minutes · 4 servings · vegan
A staple Nigerian swallow made with a practical stovetop method.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds yam, peeled and cut into chunks
- 6 cups water
- 1/2 tsp salt
Let’s make it
- Boil the yam in water with salt until very soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Drain well and place in a sturdy pot or bowl.
- Mash vigorously with a wooden spoon or potato masher, adding small splashes of hot water until smooth and stretchy.
- Keep stirring until it forms a soft mound.
- Serve immediately with soup.
Serve small pieces with plenty of soup so it is easy to swallow.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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