HOW TO PREPARE IKOKORE

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 Ikokore is a traditional Nigerian dish made from water yam! 🥔🍴 Here's a simple recipe to prepare ikokore:


Ingredients:


- 2-3 water yams 🥔

- 1 onion, chopped 🍠

- 2 cloves of garlic, minced 💡

- 1 teaspoon grated ginger 🌿

- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin ❗️

- Salt and pepper, to taste ❗️

- 2 tablespoons palm oil 💧

- 2 cups water 💧


Instructions:


1. Peel the water yams and grate them into a bowl 🥔.

2. Heat the palm oil in a pan over medium heat 🔥.

3. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger to the pan and sauté until the onion is translucent 🍳.

4. Add the grated water yam to the pan and stir well 🥔.

5. Add the ground cumin, salt, and pepper to the pan and stir well ❗️.

6. Add the water to the pan and bring to a boil 💧.

7. Reduce heat to low and simmer the ikokore mixture for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally ⏰.

8. Serve the ikokore hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs (optional) 🌿.


Enjoy your delicious ikokore! 😋👌

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