Agbugbu (Nigerian Pigeon Pea and Yam Porridge)

Ingredients

  • Dried pigeon peas
  • Yam, cut into small pieces and rinsed
  • Sliced onions
  • Ground crayfish
  • Ground pepper
  • Palm oil
  • Salt to taste

Steps

  1. 1

    Pick any dirt or debris out of the pigeon peas, then wash them and soak in water overnight.

  2. 2

    Drain away the soaking water.

  3. 3

    Cover the pigeon peas in fresh water, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, then drain.

  4. 4

    Boil the yam in water until tender, then drain.

  5. 5

    Fry the onions, ground crayfish, ground pepper in a pan with palm oil.

  6. 6

    Add the drained yam and pigeon peas, and stir gently.

  7. 7

    Season with salt to taste.

  8. 8

    Serve.