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Nutritional Composition ( per 244g serving)
- Calories-336
 - Carbohydrate-45.2
 - Protein-23
 - Total Fat-18
 - Dietary Fibre-4.2
 
Ingredients
- Yam
 - Tomato(fresh)
 - Garden Eggs
 - Protein( e.g. smoked fish, eggs, Anchovies)
 - Red Oil(unrefined)
 - Salt
 - Habanero Pepper
 - Natural herbs and spices (e.g. ginger, garlic, bay leaf, oregano, basil)
 - Onions
 
Utensils
- Saucepan or deep frying pan
 - Blender or Asanka and Tapoli
 - Wooden spoon or ladle
 - Bowl(s)
 - Grater (optional)
 - Serving spoon
 - Large cooking pot
 - Knife
 - Cutting board
 - Colander or sieve
 - Serving bowl or plate
 
Cooking Instructions(Yam)
- Peel and cut the yam into thick round slices or cubes.
 - Rinse thoroughly in water.
 - Place in a pot and add enough water to cover the yam.
 - Add a pinch of salt (optional).
 - Boil over medium heat for 15–20 minutes or until soft.
 - Drain the water and set the boiled yam aside.
 
Cooking Instructions(Garden-Egg Stew)
- Boil the garden eggs in water for about 10–15 minutes until soft. Drain and set aside.
 - Blend or grind the boiled garden eggs with tomatoes, peppers, and one onion into a rough paste. You can blend them separately if preferred.
 - Heat oil in a saucepan until it loses its raw smell.
 - Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
 - If using smoked fish or meat, add it now to allow the flavors to blend.
 - Pour in the blended mixture and let it cook on medium heat. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
 - Add salt, herbs and spices, and crayfish/shrimp powder if using.
 - Let it simmer until the stew thickens and oil begins to float on top.
 - Taste and adjust seasoning.
 - Reduce the heat and simmer for a few more minutes.
 - Serve the garden egg stew hot with the boiled yam. Optionally, you can garnish with sliced onions or fresh peppers.
 
Nutritional Benefits
- May improve blood sugar control
 - The antioxidants in yams may help reduce inflammation.
 - Yams provide several antioxidants that may have anticancer properties
 - Eating yams and garden egg stew may boost your brain.
 - Rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber important for supporting bone health, growth, metabolism, heart function and weight management.
 - Good source of energy
 
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RD, LD Julius Sammah
MyHealthCop Certified Dietician
Wow, I love how you’ve packed so much flavor and nutrition into this yam and garden egg stew!
🍽️ I’m curious, do you recommend any specific
types of herbs or spices that really bring out the traditional flavor?
Thank you for your feedback. To answer your question, I can recommend for you natural herbs and spices like; ginger, Garlic, Turmeric, Cinnamon, Cayenne pepper, Oregano, Aiden fruit and many others whenever you visit the market.