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Cocoyam porridge

Taro root porridge ( Turning coco)

Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Cameroon
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium cocoyam (Taro)
  • 1 Tbsp crayfish
  • 1-2 Tbsp palm oil
  • 1 cup packed kale (or bitterleaf)
  • salt to taste
  • maggi to taste
  • 1/4 small onion
  • 1 small scotch bonnet (or habanero)
  • 2 cups of water

Instructions
 

  • Peel cocoyams, wash and cut into chunks. Transfer into a medium sauce pan.
  • Blend pepper and onions with about a tablespoon of water. Add into sauce pan with water. Add salt and maggi, two cups of water and bring to a gently simmer
  • Simmer for about 20 minutes , stirring occasionally. Add more water, about 1/4 cup at a time if necessary. Then add palm oil, kale, a little more water and cook for an additional 15 minutes until coco yams are tender. Adjust seasoning and enjoy