Porridge
Ikokore (Water Yam Pottage)

Ikokore (Water Yam Pottage)

Yoruba

75Minutes
MediumLevel
5Serves
9Steps
About

The beloved Ijebu-Yoruba pottage of grated water yam dropped in lumps into a spiced palm-oil broth until it sets into soft, savoury dumplings.

Equipment
  • Grater
  • Large pot
  • Blender
  • Wooden spoon
  • Bowl
Ingredients
Water yam (isu ewura), peeled1 kg
Palm oil1 cup
Assorted meat and ponmo600 g
Smoked fish2 pieces
Dried fish or panla1 piece
Fresh tomatoes2
Red bell pepper (tatashe)2
Scotch bonnet (ata rodo)2
Onion1
Ground crayfish3 tbsp
Locust beans (iru)1 tbsp
Stock cubes3
Saltto taste
Water or stockas needed

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