Pounded Yam and Efo Riro
Smooth, elastic pounded yam served with efo riro, a rich spinach stew with assorted meats and seafood. This combination is a staple in Yoruba cuisine.
NigerianSoupWestern Nigeria (Yoruba)
Plating Techniques
Super Bowl Technique
This technique layers pounded yam and efo riro in a bowl, creating a visually appealing presentation that reveals different components as you eat.
Bowl Layers:
Current Step: Select a wide, shallow bowl with enough depth for both components.
Ingredients
- Yam tubers
- Spinach or pumpkin leaves
- Palm oil
- Assorted meats and fish
- Crayfish
- Peppers
- Onions
- Locust beans (iru)
- Seasonings and spices
About Pounded Yam and Efo Riro
Smooth, elastic pounded yam served with efo riro, a rich spinach stew with assorted meats and seafood. This combination is a staple in Yoruba cuisine.
Origin
Western Nigeria (Yoruba)
Category
nigerian
Type
soup