Asaro

Traditional dish from Nigeria

Must Try Street Food

About Asaro

traditional Yoruba dish made with yams and spices

Asaro, also known as yam porridge or yam pottage, is a traditional dish originating from the Yoruba of Nigeria, Benin Republic and Togo. It is a one-pot meal made from yam, a starchy tuber, and a variety of other ingredients. It can be eaten as a main course or a side dish.

Components

  • onion
  • Capsicum
  • palm oil
  • Dioscorea

Dietary Information

✓ Popular street food
✓ Must-try when visiting Nigeria
Traditional Nigeria cuisine

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