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Boiled Yam Salad

A hearty West African side dish featuring tender yam cubes tossed with crisp fresh vegetables, boiled egg, and a light pepper mayonnaise dressing.

30 minEasyServes 4360 cal/serving

NigerianSaladStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs white puna yam, peeled, cubed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 2 plum tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely diced
  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, minced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a pot of water to a boil, add 1 tsp salt and 2 lbs peeled, cubed white puna yam, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Drain the yam cubes completely and allow them to cool to room temperature.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine the cooled yam with 2 diced plum tomatoes, 1 diced cucumber, 1/2 finely diced red onion, and 1 minced Scotch bonnet pepper.

  4. 4

    Gently fold in 1/4 cup mayonnaise and 4 chopped hard-boiled eggs until evenly coated, then serve cold or at room temperature.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Boiled Yam Salad?

As written, 30 minutes: 15 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 1 (15 minutes): "Bring a pot of water to a boil, add 1 tsp salt and 2 lbs peeled, cubed white puna yam, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes."

How do I know when Boiled Yam Salad is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until evenly coated.

Why fold instead of stir in Boiled Yam Salad?

Step 4 reads: "Gently fold in 1/4 cup mayonnaise and 4 chopped hard-boiled eggs until evenly coated, then serve cold or at room temperature." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 4 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

What can I use instead of Scotch bonnet in Boiled Yam Salad?

The entry for Boiled Yam Salad calls for 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, minced. In its place: Habanero has the same heat and a similar fruitiness. For much less heat, use a jalapeno and a strip of orange bell pepper.

Is Boiled Yam Salad spicy?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Boiled Yam Salad comes from 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the Scotch bonnet, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Does Boiled Yam Salad contain eggs?

Yes: 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped and 1/4 cup mayonnaise. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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