Cooking yam

2h 12m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the yam into rectangular pieces.
  2. 2Put the yam pieces into a pot of boiling water.
  3. 3Add salt to the yam.
  4. 4Cover the pot with a lid.
  5. 5In a separate pot, add the oil.
  6. 6Add tomato paste and stir.
  7. 7Add ground pepper, thyme, curry powder, and stir.
  8. 8Add onions and stir.
  9. 9Cover the pot and let it simmer.
  10. 10Once yam is cooked, drain the water and set aside.
  11. 11Add green leaves to the tomato paste mixture and stir.
  12. 12Add chopped bell peppers and stir.
  13. 13Add the cooked yam to the sauce and stir.

Ingredients

  • 1 yam
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 pinches salt
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 cup tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 onions
  • 1 bunch green leaves
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper

Equipment

potwooden spooncolander