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Kontomire Stew with eggs and plantain. Kontomire stew is a stew made from cocoyam leaves (known in the Akan language as "kontomire"), commonly prepared in the home and very popular in Ghanaian cuisine. [1]
Asaro, also known as yam porridge or yam pottage, is a traditional dish originating from the Yoruba of Nigeria, Benin Republic and Togo. [1] It is a one-pot meal made from yam, a starchy tuber, and a variety of other ingredients. It can be eaten as a main course or a side dish. Asaro with dodo
Sphenostylis stenocarpa or the African yam bean is a species of plant in the Fabaceae which is native to Africa. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It is an important source of food in many parts of Africa. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] The tubers are fried, boiled or roasted, and are higher than the seeds in protein.
Yam is the common name for some plant species in the genus Dioscorea (family Dioscoreaceae) that form edible tubers (some other species in the genus being toxic). Yams are perennial herbaceous vines native to Africa, Asia, and the Americas and cultivated for the consumption of their starchy tubers in many temperate and tropical regions.
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Indigenous agriculture in the country includes millet, sorghum, banana, yam, [1] okra, yellow onion, garlic, spinach, rice and palm oil. Imported crops of American origin include maize, manioc ( cassava ), peanuts, chili peppers, [ 1 ] sweet potato and tomato. [ 2 ]
To find out the best way to boil sweet potatoes we chatted with René Simon, Director of the Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission, a true sweet potato expert. Read on for his tips, advice and step-by ...
A plate of food; pounded yam and soup. Pounded yam (Yoruba: Iyán, Hausa: sakwara, Igbo: Utara-ji) is a Nigerian swallow or Okele food. [1] [2] It is commonly prepared by pounding boiled yam with mortar and pestle [3] [4] Pounded yam is similar to mashed potatoes but heavier in consistency. It is a smooth delicacy eaten with the hands.