Ikokore Water Yam Pottage

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Ikokore Water Yam Pottage

Learn the secrets to crafting ikokore, a savory water yam porridge that will elevate your dining experiences.

Prep Time20

Cook Time40

Total Time1

Course: Soup, Stew

Cuisine: African, Nigerian

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Servings: servings

Calories: 270kcal

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Ingredients

½ water yam
1 mackerel
1 sweet pepper
1 bell pepper
1 scotch bonnet
1 onion (small-sized)
1 cooking spoon palm oil
3 cubes chicken stock
½ tsp mixed herbs
½ tsp all-purpose seasoning
½ tsp salt

Instructions

Prepare the yam.

Slice the yam in half. Peel off the skin and cut the yam into quarters.
Rinse them in a bowl of water and dry them with a paper towel.
Grate the yam using the finest holes of the grater.
The substance should be stretchy.
Season it with salt and all-purpose seasoning and mix it with your hands.
Cover it with a lid and set it aside.

Cook the mackerel.

Rinse and slice the mackerel into three or four pieces.
Place it in a pot with a bit of water.
Season it with salt, two stock cubes, and half a teaspoon of mixed herbs.
Cook it for 5 to 7 minutes on medium heat.
Set the liquid stock aside.
Debone and break the mackerel into chunks.

Make the sauce.

Slice the sweet pepper, bell pepper, scotch bonnet, and onion.
Blend them until smooth.
Heat palm oil in a pot and pour in the blended sauce and the liquid stock from the mackerel.
Cook this for 10 minutes.
Season it with salt and a stock cube.
Allow it to cook for another 5 minutes.

Cook the porridge.

Incorporate the grated water yam into the sauce in balls.
Cover it with a lid and allow to cook for 15 minutes on low heat.
Turn the yams over for even cooking.
Add in the mackerel chunks and cover to cook for five more minutes.
Stir the contents and transfer to a bowl to serve!

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Notes

Buy quality and fresh yams to enjoy the flavor and consistency.
Puree the ingredients with a blender, food processor, or other similar appliances.
Season the porridge according to your liking and replace the toppings with your preferred ingredients.

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