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İmam Bayıldı
Medium 1 hr 33 min~337 kcal 5/10
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Asaro
A Nigerian Yoruba yam porridge cooked with pepper sauce, palm oil, onion, crayfish, and greens until thick and spoonable.
Medium⏱️ 58 min📖 1 min readServes 4~392 kcal🇳🇬 Nigerian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 38 min cook
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Timeline
Total 58 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking38 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the stew
- 900 gr Yam or sweet potato
- 1 adet Onion
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Red palm oil
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Dried shrimp powder
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Spinach
For the sauce
- 2 adet Red kapia peppers
- 2 adet Tomatoes
- 1 adet Hot pepper
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
For cooking
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Peel the yam or sweet potato and cut it into large cubes.
- 2
Blend the kapia peppers, tomatoes, and hot pepper into a coarse sauce.
- 3
Heat the palm oil in a pot and soften the chopped onion for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Add the pepper and tomato sauce and reduce it for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 5
Add the yam pieces, water, salt, and dried shrimp powder to the pot.
- 6
Cook with the lid slightly ajar for 22 minutes, until the pieces soften.
22 min22:00 - 7
Mash some of the yam with a spoon, add the spinach, and cook for 3 more minutes.
3 min03:00 - 8
Divide the asaro into hot bowls while it is thick.
💡 Tip: If you cannot find palm oil, use olive oil tinted with red pepper; the color gets close, but the smoky, nutty flavor stays lighter.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve asaro hot in deep bowls; optional grilled fish, boiled egg, or lemon soda instead of ayran works well.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~392
kcal calories
14
g protein
66
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 14%Carbs 67%Fat 19%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Asaro make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Asaro take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 38 minutes; 58 minutes in total.Is Asaro difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Asaro have?
Approximately 392 kcal per serving. Protein: 14g, carbs: 66g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Asaro contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Asaro belong to?
This recipe belongs to Nigerian cuisine.How many ingredients does Asaro need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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