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Boiled Cocoyam

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Boiled cocoyam, also known as lambo (Yoruba), gwaza (Hausa), and akasi (Igbo) is a typical Nigerian food. It is believed to have a richer taste and higher nutritional value than yam.

Ingredients

  • Cocoyam
  • Water
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. 1
    Wash the cocoyam to remove dirt from the surface, and cut into smaller pieces without peeling.
  2. 2
    Transfer cocoyam to a pot, and cover with water.
  3. 3
    Add a pinch of salt, and simmer for several minutes until tender.
  4. 4
    Drain the cocoyam, and remove the peel.
  5. 5
    Serve with garden egg stew, egg sauce, or fried pepper.

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Boiled_Cocoyam