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Miyan Taushe

Pounded yam (iyan) is white yam boiled and pounded until smooth and stretchy. The most prized swallow, served with the finest soups. Requires strength to make properly.

Prep: 10 minsCook: 40 minsmediumServes 6

Ingredients

•2 lbs White Yam
•as needed Water

Instructions

1
Peel yam, cut into chunks. Boil until very soft.
2
Drain. Pound in mortar with pestle.
3
Add hot water gradually while pounding.
4
Pound until smooth, stretchy, no lumps.
5
Form into smooth balls. Serve with soup.

Tips

💡Yam must be very soft.
💡Pounding releases starch - creates texture.
💡Best made fresh.

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