Nigerian · side
Pounded Yam
Pounded Yam reads sweetness 5.6, earthy 3.7 and richness 3.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Nigerian side, about 20 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 5.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.9 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 3.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 5.6 · Earthy 3.7 · Richness 3.0 · Nutty 2.0 · Bitterness 0.9 · Umami 0.8
What's in it (2)
- 2 lbs white yam
- 2 cups water
Time & effort: about 20 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 77.6 kcal, 1 g protein, 0.1 g fat, 18.3 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Peel and cube yam, boil in salted water until very soft and easily pierced, then drain.
- Transfer to a mortar and pound with a pestle in a rhythmic motion, turning and wetting hands occasionally with hot water, until the mass is completely smooth, elastic, and free of lumps.
- Serve immediately as a complement to soups.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.