Ghanaian

Pounded Yam with Egusi Soup

Name: Pounded Yam with Egusi Soup
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ghanaian
Ingredients: 2 medium yams; 1 cup egusi; 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 green chili; 1 cup tomatoes; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp vegetable oil

A classic Ghanaian dish featuring pounded yam and a rich egusi soup.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

Boil yams until tender. Mash into a smooth paste. Cook egusi with water until thick.
Sauté onion, garlic, and chili in oil. Add tomatoes and cook into a sauce.
Combine egusi with yam and serve.

Mains Vegetarian

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