Pounded Yam
Pounded yam is a popular West African swallow dish made from yam. It is best served with egusi soup, efo riro and is enjoyed for its smooth texture and mild flavour.
Other Names: Iyan, Ruam-Yo
Other Names: Iyan, Ruam-Yo
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Yam flour and Water.
Allergen see ingredients in bold. Prepared in a facility that handles nuts sesame, fish, crustaceans, milk, eggs, mustard, celery, soya, gluten & sulphites.
per 100g I Energy:460.5kJ I 108kcal
I Fat: 1.43g I of which Saturates: 0g
I Carbohydrate: 22g I of which
Sugars: 0g I Protein: 1.03g I Salt: 0g.
African food 101
Pounded yam is a staple food in West Africa, its has a smooth, dough-like consistency. It's often served with soup or stew. It’s often used as a ‘vessel’ and minimal flavours to compliment the stews.