Cookbook:Nigerian Palm Oil Boiled Yam (Ji Mmanu)

Nigerian Palm Oil Boiled Yam (Ji Mmanu)
Category	Yam recipes
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Palm oil boiled yam, also known as ji mmanu, is a typical Igbo food.

Ingredient

• Yam, peeled and diced
• Fresh palm oil
• Salt to taste
• Fresh chile pepper, blended to paste
• Utazi leaves, shredded
• Onion (optional)

Procedure

1. Cook the yam pieces in salted boiling water for a few minutes.
2. Drain the yam pieces. Toss the yam with palm oil, salt, fresh pepper, and utazi leaves.
3. Serve.