Yellow Yam Stew

If you are looking for a new, exciting, delicious stew recipe, look no further than this Yellow Yam Stew. I use hearty yams in a coconut milk-based broth for a perfect dinner.

Makes 4 Servings 

Equipment needed: large saucepan, chopping board, chefs knife

Total Time: 35minutes

 

Ingredients: 

  • 1 pound yellow yam, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ½ medium red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon ground paprika
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leafs
  • A handful of spinach leaves

Method: 

  1. Heat your coconut milk in a large saucepan on medium heat. Add onion, garlic, red bell pepper, dried thyme, and paprika.
  2. Bring the coconut milk to a simmer, then add chopped yellow yam, vegetable broth, and bay leaf.
  3. Bring to a boil, then cover the saucepan and reduce the stove to low heat. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the yellow yam is tender.
  4. Stir in spinach leaves and cook for another 5 minutes, then serve while hot.