Porridge Yams (Potash, Asaro) By African Bites
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Porridge Yams aka Potash, Asaro – An easy one-pot meal, made with yams and leafy greens enjoyed throughout West Africa also known as Sese Yams in Cameroon.
A more traditional way of making this is to include smoked/dried fish. Dried Fish is sometimes hard to come by and is pricey too, that is if you live abroad. A great substitute is smoked turkey.
Porridge Yams (Potash, Asaro) By African Bites
- 3 lb yam (sub potatoes)
- 2 1/2 lb chicken cut in chunks
- 1/4 cup or more canola or vegetable oil
- 3 Fresh Tomatoes
- 1/2 medium Onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp creole seasoning spice
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 habanero pepper or scotch bonnet (optional)
- 3 cup Fresh leafy Greens
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 cup ground crayfish
- 2 tbsp palm oil
- 1/2 tbsp or more chicken bouillon powder
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