Porridge Yams (Potash, Asaro) By African Bites


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.
2 ½ lbs chicken cut in chunks
3 Fresh Tomatoes
½ medium Onion
3 garlic cloves
1 habanero pepper or scotch bonnet (optional)
3 cups Fresh leafy Greens
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
½ tbsp or more chicken bouillon powder
Ingredients
2 ½ lbs chicken cut in chunks
3 Fresh Tomatoes
½ medium Onion
3 garlic cloves
1 habanero pepper or scotch bonnet (optional)
3 cups Fresh leafy Greens
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
½ tbsp or more chicken bouillon powder
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