Boiled Yam

Now, I want to state clearly, I am not Nigerian nor am I Ghanian. 

A couple of weeks ago, we had the pleasure of hosting some Ghanians at our home. These Ghanian gentlemen decided they have to cook for us and didn't they do a job and a half. Who knew Ghanian men (fathers mind you) could cook like this. They cooked for us a full meal but for the purpose of the blog, I will focus on boiled yam.

I have heard of yam from western Africa for as long as I can remember, but it was always made in the form of pounded yam.So the first time I ate yam, I ate boiled yam and it was yuuummm.
    Yam in its raw form.


BOILED YAM RECIPE

• Peel the yam
• Cut into cubes according to size that best suits you.
•  Boil water and make sure to salt it.
• Place the cubed yam into the salted boiled water and let it cook
• When ready, remove form the water and serve while its hot.

Boiled yam goes  with a side of beef stew or  fish or whatever you desire. 

                       

So the next time you feel a like enjoying something new travel to Ghana with your taste buds and enjoy some boiled yam.