Yam Ragout

Ragoût d'igname

Ingredients11

• yam800 g
• ripe tomatoes400 g
• onion1
• garlic3 cloves
• scotch bonnet chili1
• palm oil3 tbsp
• tomato paste1 tbsp
• vegetable stock300 ml
• fresh thyme4 sprigs
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1/2 tsp

Method

1. Peel the yam, rinse it, and cut it into large chunks.
2. Chop the onion, crush the garlic, and finely chop the chili. Blanch, peel, and chop the tomatoes.
3. Heat the palm oil in a pot, then soften the onion and garlic without browning.
4. Stir in the tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, chili, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook until the sauce thickens.
5. Add the yam and stock, cover, and simmer until the yam is tender but still holding its shape.
6. Uncover and reduce the sauce if needed, then adjust the seasoning and serve hot.