Vegetable yam In Igbo is called( ji akwukwo nri), this recipe is a basic yam and vegetable mix which can easily be made in no time . It also allows u to try a wide range of leafy vegetables.
This porridge is made with boiled yam ogiri, red oil, onion etc. vegetable yam porridge is a healthy meal that gives nutrient and vitamin to the body.
INGREDIENTS
- 1kg white yam
- Absolute any vegetables of ur choice ( Spinach, ugu leaves and water Leaves)
- Red palm Oil
- 1 handful Ukpaka
- 1 handful Ugba
- 3 medium onions
- ½ Knorr cube
PROCEDURE
Wash your green vegetables then cut into preferable size of your choice and set aside.
Wash your yam and cut into small pieces then add in a clean pot, allow the yam to Cook until it is soft but not too soft. After that add your chopped vegetables leave for 1 minute, separate the yam and vegetables together from the hot water and set aside.
In a pan slightly heat up your palm oil on a low heat, add the sliced onion, pepper, Ugba, Ukpaka, knorr cube, salt and allow to saute for at least 2-3 minutes.
Bring down the pot and add ur yam with vegetables and combine probably using a turning stick( not spoon), place the pot back and allow to simmer for 2 minutes, when that is done turn off ur gas and serve warm immediately.