Pounded Yam
Pounded yam is a preparation of cooked yam that is pounded until smooth and stretchy. It is a type of Nigerian swallow.
Easy
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
1 yam tuber
2
Water
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Cut the yam into pieces and rinse well.
2
Place yam in a pot, and cover them with water. Ensure the water cover the yam pieces
3
Cover the pot, and cook for about 25 minutes, until the yam is tender.
25 minutes
4
Remove the pot from the heat, and drain the water from the yams.
5
Rinse the mortar and pestle. Place the cooked yam into the mortar. Pound with the pestle until it forms a smooth, stretchy paste.
6
Pack the pounded yam and wrap into portions (about 4–5)
7
Serve the pounded yam with your choice of soup.