Niger Pounded Yam (Inyan)

Ingredients:

1 yam tuber medium size, about 5 lbs.

5 cups water

Cooking Instructions:

Peel off skin of yam with knife and cut into 1/2-inch lengths. Wash in cold to lukewarm water. Place yam in a large skillet and bring to a boil. Add enough water to cover the yam and cook for 25 minutes. Drain and pound smooth in mortar and pestle, or put in food processor or blender one piece at a time until it forms a soft dough of pounded yam. Serve with Okra Soup or Egusi Soup.

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