Pounded yam

Directions

1. Peel the yam and cut into medium-sized chunks.

2. Place in slightly-salted water and cook for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until soft.

3. Drain and place the yam in a large pestle and mortar (the large African wooden ones are by far the best for this).

4. Pound the yam to a paste, adding a little water at a time to obtain a gooey paste, about the same consistency as mashed potatoes.

5. The more you pound the smoother it will get.

6. Served with a hot pepper sauce.

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