Nigerian Boiled Yam with Spinach & Mackerel

Step 1/2

• ½ Yam

• pot

Cut the yam into slices (two fingers thick), skin and wash under lukewarm water. While the boiling water is heating up in the pot, lay the yam slices in a bowl with cold water to avoid browning. Add a little salt to water in the pot and add the yam when the water is boiling. Boil for approx. 12-15 mins. The yam slides are done when soft but not mushy (test with a pick or knive). Drain and set aside.

Step 2/2

• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp red palm oil (unrefined)
• 1 onion
• 200 g mackerel filet (tinned or smoked)
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 300 g fresh spinach

• sauté pan

Heat up 2 tbsp of palm oil & fry the onions with salt, pepper and the chopped scotch bonnet pepper (black pepper alternatively). Add the mackerel filet and stir gently before adding the washed spinach. Let it stir on low heat, allowing the water from the spinach to condense. Add 1 tbsp of palm oil as last step to finish off.

Enjoy your meal!