Yam porridge
🇳🇬 A dish from Nigeria
Ji akwụkwọ nri is a dish of Igbo origin. Its name combines the words ji and akwụkwọ nri ; the dish is sometimes known by the literal translation "vegetable yam".
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | yam, leafy greens, palm oil, peppers, seasoning |
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| 🔥Cooking method | boiled and simmered into a soft pottage |
| 👅Flavour & style | savory, mildly spicy, hearty |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | a filling main meal |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Yam porridge come from?
Yam porridge is a dish that originated in Nigeria.
What is Yam porridge?
Ji akwụkwọ nri is a dish of Igbo origin. Its name combines the words ji and akwụkwọ nri ; the dish is sometimes known by the literal translation "vegetable yam".