Yam Porridge

Name: Yam Porridge
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs yam, peeled and cubed; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 1/2 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced; 14 oz canned diced tomatoes; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup coconut milk; 1/4 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A warm, comforting West African porridge made with tender yam cubes, vegetables, and aromatic spices. Creamy, filling, and deeply satisfying.

50 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

West AfricanBreakfastStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs yam, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1/2 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
14 oz canned diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup coconut milk
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté 1/2 cup diced onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1/4 tsp minced fresh ginger for 2 minutes.
2

Add 1/2 diced bell pepper (red or yellow) and cook for another minute.
3

Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth and 14 oz canned diced tomatoes. Add 1.5 lbs peeled and cubed yam and bring to a boil.
4

Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until yam is very tender and beginning to break apart.
5

Stir in 1 cup coconut milk, 1/4 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
6

Simmer for another 5 minutes. The porridge should be thick and creamy.
7

Adjust seasoning and serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.

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Questions

How do I know when Yam Porridge is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until yam is very tender and beginning to break apart.

Is there a substitute for coconut milk in Yam Porridge?

The entry for Yam Porridge calls for 1 cup coconut milk. In its place: Heavy cream or evaporated milk gives the same body without the coconut flavor. To stay dairy-free, blend soaked cashews with water until smooth.

Is Yam Porridge spicy?

Only mildly. The heat in Yam Porridge comes from 1/4 tsp chili powder. For a milder plate, halve the chili powder; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

How many calories are in Yam Porridge?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 8 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 840 mg sodium.

How long does Yam Porridge keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Yam Porridge within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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