Yam Porridge (Asaro)
Soft chunks of yam simmered in a pepper and tomato sauce with spinach, thickened by the yam's own starch.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.26 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rinse the yam cubes in cold water to remove excess starch and drain.
- 2
Blend the tomatoes, red pepper and scotch bonnet until smooth.
- 3
Heat the palm oil in a large pot over a medium heat. Fry the onion for 5 minutes, then stir in the tomato purée for 2 minutes.
7 min - 4
Add the blended pepper mix and cook for 10 minutes, stirring, until thick and the oil separates.
10 min - 5
Add the yam, crumbled stock cube, water and salt. Stir, cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the yam is soft.
20 min - 6
Mash a few yam pieces against the side of the pot with a wooden spoon to thicken the porridge. Stir in the spinach, cook for 2 minutes until wilted and serve hot.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.