Nigerian

Lemon and Cilantro Iyan with Groundnut Sauce

Name: Lemon and Cilantro Iyan with Groundnut Sauce
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nigerian
Ingredients: 2 cups yam, diced; 1 cup groundnut paste; 1 onion, chopped; 1 cup water; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp thyme; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock; 1 green chili, chopped; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

Introduces a bright, citrusy freshness with a herbal note.

27 minutes4 servings

Method

Add lemon juice and cilantro during the final stir.
In a pot, heat oil. Sauté onion until golden.
Add yam, salt, thyme, and water. Cook for 10 minutes.
Stir in groundnut paste and stock. Cook for 5 minutes.
Add chili. Serve hot.

Mains Vegetarian Sides

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