There is no other thing that gives me fulfillment other than cooking, it brings joy and fulfillment to my heart when I try out something and it comes out well.
I will love to share one of my recipes with you.
I am going to teach you how to prepare GARDEN EGG AND YAM PORRIDGE.
But before then, let me take you through the nutritional value of these foods
Garden egg – Is a type of Egg plant that is used as a crop in several African countries, in Nigeria, it serves as cola for entertainment in functions or meetings. It is a very good source of dietary fiber, potassium, manganese, copper and vitamin B1. They come in two shades, the cream and green colour. Garden Egg is called “Anara” in Igbo dialect of Nigeria.
Yam – It is known has “Ji” in the igbo dialect of Nigeria. Yam is a good source of vitamin c which fights infections such as colds and flu, it also helps in anti-aging, strong bone, and healthy immue function. It also provides good amounts of fibre, potassium, manganese and metabolic B vitamins
Let me introduce you to the ingredient;
Recipe
Half boiled yam (as many as you want)
10 garden eggs
1 medium size green bell pepper
5 pieces of red pepper
5 fresh tomatoes
1 medium sized onion
Smoked fish
Cray fish
2 Seasoning cubes
½ tablespoon of ground pepper
Salt to taste
½ cup of palm oil
PROCEDURE
Wash the garden eggs and other vegetables. Chop the bell pepper and garden egg into small pieces and blend together (in case you don’t have a food processor, you can make use of mortar). Sliced also the tomatoes and onion and set aside, chop the cow skin (kpomo) into small pieces, clean the smoked fish and set aside.
On a low heat, place your pot and pour your palm oil, then you add your onion. Allow to fry for some minute, then you add your grated garlic, stir and allow to fry for three mins. Next, you add the sliced tomatoes and allow to fry for 5 mins. Add your chopped cow skin (kpomo) and fish, stir a little and allow to cook for 2mins.
Next, add your blended/smashed garden egg and bell pepper and stir very well, at this point, add all your condiments (salt, seasoning cube, Cray fish, and ground pepper) and stir. Cover to cook for 3mins. Next is the star of the Month (YAM), pour half cup of water into your sauce, and add the already half boiled yam into the sauce, stir very well this time so the flavor mixes very well with the yam. Cover to cook for 5 mins.
And viola food is ready. Simple right
Why not try this delicious recipe and testify yourself.
EAT HEALTHY, LIVE HEALTHY.