THE BEAUTY OF ASARO FOOD (YAM PORRIDGE)

I love porridge yam because it is one of the most “easy to make” Nigerian foods, Personally I prapare Nigerian yam porriage in matters of minutes, between 30 and 40 minutes is enough.

Most times spending hours in the kitchen can be really intriguing. Or say most people don’t find any excitement in making Nigerian foods or foods in general.

“Asaro”, as it is called in Yoruba, is a yam porridge. Is a food best enjoyed by the south south people of nigeria. Asaro is probably the most easiest and fastest delicacy you can think of when you are stuck in the kitchen thinking of what to cook in just 30 minutes. The yam is cooked with ingredients, resulting in a thick or soupy dish. Some people also like adding vegetables to it to make it more spicy.

Here are the Ingredients

1kg yam
Palm oil (to colour)
1 smoked/dry fish of your choice
1 tablespoon ground crayfish
1 medium onion
Fresh green vegetable – Pumpkin (ugwu), Parsley, Scent leaf
Fresh Pepper
Salt (to taste)
2 big stock cubes

HOW TO MAKE ASARO

1. Peel and cut the yam tuber into medium sizes. Wash the yam cubes and place in a sizeable pot.
2. Wash and cut the onions into tiny pieces. Grind or blend the chilli pepper. Set these aside. If using dry fish, soak and pick the bones at this time.
3. Pour enough water to cover the yam cubes and start cooking at medium to high heat. If you are using dry fish, add it now.
4. When the yams have got a good boil, add the onions, ground crayfish, pepper, stock cubes, palm oil & the smoked fish.
5. Cover the pot and continue cooking till the yam is done. Add salt to taste and stir very well. Cook at high heat for about 5 minutes.
6. Add the green vegetable, stir and leave to stand for a few minutes then serve!
   Enjoy with meat, fried fish, plantain, or straight from the pot.

As easy as cooking an indomie!!