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Agbugbu (Nigerian Pigeon Pea and Yam Porridge)

Agbugbu is a typical igbo food made from pigeon peas and yam. It is tasty and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

  • Dried pigeon peas
  • Yam, cut into small pieces and rinsed
  • Sliced onions
  • Ground crayfish
  • Ground pepper
  • Palm oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1
    Pick any dirt or debris out of the pigeon peas, then wash them and soak in water overnight.
  2. 2
    Drain away the soaking water.
  3. 3
    Cover the pigeon peas in fresh water, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, then drain.
  4. 4
    Boil the yam in water until tender, then drain.
  5. 5
    Fry the onions, ground crayfish, ground pepper in a pan with palm oil.
  6. 6
    Add the drained yam and pigeon peas, and stir gently.
  7. 7
    Season with salt to taste.
  8. 8
    Serve.