Yebe with yam and smoked fish
A hearty yam and smoked-fish stew finished with dried shrimp and palm oil. The serving count and preparation time are practical estimates.
Yebe is made with simple ingredients and can vary. This version combines yam, smoked fish, dried shrimp, and palm oil. The quantities make approximately 8 servings; adjust the water as it cooks.
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Method
- 01
Prepare the ingredients
Peel and cut the yam into pieces. Cut the smoked fish into pieces, and chop the onion and green bell pepper.
Ready to continue when: The yam is cut, and the fish, onion, and pepper are ready for the pot.
20 min - 02
Cook the yam and fish
Put the yam and smoked fish in a pot and add enough water to cook them. Bring to a boil and cook for about 20 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The yam is beginning to soften, and the fish is hot in the stew.
20 min - 03
Add the onion and pepper
Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper. Cover the pot and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The onion and pepper have softened, and the yam is still cooking in the liquid.
10 min - 04
Finish the stew
Stir in the ground dried shrimp and palm oil. Cook for another 10 minutes, until the yam is tender when pierced with a fork.
Ready to continue when: The yam is easily pierced with a fork, and the stew looks evenly combined.
10 min
Ingredients
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