Asaro (yam pottage)

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:35:40 GMT

Step 1

Peel and cube your yam, then cover with clean water and set aside.

Step 2

In a saucepan, warm some palm oil (make sure it doesn’t get too hot and start to smoke). Add your chopped onions then sauté till fragrant.

Step 3

Using a food processor, pulse the bell and habanero peppers till roughly chopped.

Step 4

Add the pulsed peppers to the pan and sauté for about 7-10 minutes on medium heat.

Step 5

Once the pepper mix is cooked, add the crayfish then drain and add the yam cubes.

Step 6

Add the chicken stock to cover the yams, mix well and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes.

Step 7

Add chopped spinach and cook for another 5 minutes or until the yams are fork tender.

Step 8

Mash some of the yams with the back of a wooden spoon to create a sauce (mash as many as you like).

Step 9

Add a little bit of water if necessary and adjust for seasoning.

Step 10

Cook on low heat for another 5 minutes.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy with protein of choice.

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