Yam Pottage (Mpoto Mpoto)

Prep:
Cook:
30 minutes
Serves:
4
Good for: Muscle gain
Two of your five-a-day
World food: African, Ghanaian

Nutrition per serving

Calories (kcal)
443
Fat (g)
17.0
Carbs (g)
50.0
Protein (g)
25.0
Salt (g)
0.9
Sugar (g)
14.0

Ingredients

8
Carrots
4
Red Bell Peppers
2 Cup
Yam (cubes)
1
Ginger Root (4 inches)
4 Small
Onion (Fresh)
4 tbsp
Olive Oil
8 tsp
Curry Powder
4 tsp
Thyme
4 Portions
Smoked Fish (flaked)
4 Dash
Sea Salt
4 Dash
Black Pepper

Method

  1. Steam carrots and pepper for about 5 minutes with a little water. This is to make it easy to blend
    well in the blender otherwise you can skip this step if you have a powerful blender or food processor.
  2. Meanwhile, place the yam cubes in another pot, add water and put to boil.
  3. Blend the carrots and pepper, together with the ginger and onions to a puree.
  4. Put a pan on the cooker and add the olive oil. Once heated, add the blended carrot mix and fry for
    about 2 minutes.
  5. Add the curry, thyme, and flaked fish, then mix together. Allow to simmer and set down.
  6. Check if the yam is cooked by piercing it with a fork to ensure it is soft all through. Drain the water
    from the yam into another bowl and set aside.
  7. Scoop the carrot sauce into the yam and mix together with a masher or your wooden spoon,
    mashing some of the yam to get a porridge consistency. Add some of the water drained from the
    yam to it if it is too thick until you get the desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.