How have you been? This past week has been such an emotional roller-coaster. From receiving amazing news from my family, to having a major meltdown last week because of my weight and other issues, to making big decisions that included leaving the beautiful baltimore harbor. It has been various shades of overwhelming.
Friday was my last day at the beautiful baltimore waterfront 9 to 5 that I had called home for the past few months. It was an emotional tear filled day. I will miss my colleagues, the view, the atmosphere, the FOOD!!! Everything! But i am comforted by the fact that this move is for good, it is definitely one step in finding/fulfilling purpose. Psalm 37 v 23.
What better way to celebrate all of these moments and emotions than with Nigerian comfort food. Since FGGC Onitsha boarding school days, Yam porridge has and continues to hold a special place in my heart. Soft dense yams, yellow palmoil, simple salt/pepper/crayfish flavors, and the joy of enjoying meals with friends. We had Yam porridge on Friday nights, and we enhanced the flavors with “spices (crayfish/pepper mix that some students brought from home).
Yam Porridge is so easy to make that even a certified kitchen novice can successfully create a pot of impressive Yam porridge in minutes. If you can handle a knife, you can make Yam Porridge. Make this for a loved one tonight, and enjoy :).
See PalmOil free recipe here.
- A medium tuber of african yam (peeled, washed, and cut into tiny 2inch cubes)
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper
- 1 large red bell pepper
- ½ cup palmoil
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp crayfish
- 3 cups boneless dry cat fish
- 3 leaves of Taiwan Basil
- 1 stock cube
- 6 branches of fresh Thyme
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp "slap ya mama"
- 3 cups frozen spinach
- Blend the Onions and peppers with ½ a cup of water.
- Add all the ingredients (except Spinach) into a pot including the blend.
- Cook for about 20 minutes or until yams are soft.
- Add more water if you prefer a more watery porridge.
- When yams are soft, Use the back of a large wooden spoon to mash the yam to desired consistency.
- Add the frozen spinach.
- Cook for 2 additional minutes.
- Serve
Oya Come Chop. 🙂
i realllly miss your cooking! kisssess
Love you loads NLT… I miss you and everything about you.