Pounded yam
Pounded yam (Yoruba: Iyán, Hausa: sakwara, Igbo: Utara-ji) is a Nigerian swallow or Okele food.[1][2] It is commonly prepared by pounding boiled yam with mortar and pestle[3][4] Pounded yam is similar to mashed potatoes but heavier in consistency. It is a smooth delicacy eaten with the hands.[5]
Pounded Yam commonly known as Ìyàn among Yoruba People, Akpu among the South Eastern Nigeria is consumed in Ondo State, Ijesha, Kogi State, Okun, Edo, Benue and Ekiti in Nigeria, among others. It can be served with egusi soup, jute leaves soup (ewedu), stewed spinach (efo riro) or okra soup, Ofe Akwu (palmnut soup), Ofe Nsala (white soup).[6]
Preparation
[edit]It is prepared by pounding boiled yam with mortar and pestle, Yam grinder, food processor and Mixer [7][8]
Type of yam
[edit]The type of yam used for pounding yam is the African yam also known as puna yam, true yam or white yam.[9] The texture of Africa Yam is rough with brown skin and off-white flesh with its length similar to regular potatoes up to five feet long.
Puna yam is a makeup/cash crop available all year round unlike other crops that are seasonal. African yam is rich in carbohydrates and calories. [10]
Varieties of soup for pounded yam
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Pounded yam is eaten with okro soup, ẹ̀fọ́ rírò, banga soup (ofe akwu), ogbono and gbẹ̀gìrì soup.[11][12]
Pounded Yam Variations
[edit]A variation of the pounded Yam peculiar to Ile-Ife is known as Iyan Gbere. This version of the dish incorporates the use of the African breadfruit (Treculia africana)[13]To prepare Iyan Gbere, the African breadfruit is first cooked until it is soft. It is then pounded or blended to create a smooth, dough-like consistency. This breadfruit paste is combined with the traditional yam paste used in Iyan to create a unique, flavorful dish.[14] [15]
Iyan Gbere is served with Nigerian soups, such as Egusi or Okra soup. The addition of the African breadfruit gives the dish a distinct taste and nutritional profile, making it a favorite among the locals in Ife.[16]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ Osinkolu, Author Lola (2019-06-13). "Pounded Yam". Chef Lola's Kitchen. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ Oyibo, Emmanuel (2020-04-15). "Top 20 Nigerian Foods That Will Blow Your Taste Buds". Chef's Pencil. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
- ^ "How To Make Pounded Yam – Old Fashioned Pounded Yam With Pestle And Mortar". The Online Cook. 2022-01-29. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
- ^ Damola, Karo-Dare. "The vanishing pounded yam". TheNation.
- ^ Staff, Chef's Pencil. "Pounded Yam Recipe". Chef's Pencil. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
- ^ "Best Egusi Soup And Pounded Yam Recipes". Food Network Canada. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
- ^ Damola, Karo-Dare. "The vanishing pounded yam". TheNation.
- ^ Sanusi, Ayobami (2024-06-22). "No mortar and pestle? Check out 3 simple ways to make pounded yam". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ Osinkolu, Lola (2021-08-27). "YAM | TRUE YAM | AFRICAN YAM". Chef Lola's Kitchen. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
- ^ Paper, board and pulps. Determination of acid-soluble magnesium, calcium, manganese, iron, copper, sodium and potassium, BSI British Standards, doi:10.3403/30198875, retrieved 2022-05-15
- ^ Afrolems. "Efo Riro and Pounded Yam Recipe - Food.com". www.food.com. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
- ^ "10 Most Popular Nigerian Soups". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
- ^ Olufunke (2021-07-17). "Nigeria's medicinal plants: Artocarpus altilis (Gbere)". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ "HISTORY OF IFEWARA – IPOB ONTARIO". Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ AdminTO (2017-04-30). "Ifewara: Yoruba town where diabetics are rare". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ "Ile-Ife, the city of culture". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-04-27. Retrieved 2024-04-03.