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Hello, meet again with Arenatani, today we will share another recipe, namely Vegetable yam aka “ji agworoagwo” which is definitely very delicious and easy to make. The manufacturing process takes about 45mins and can be served for 2 people. In addition to being delicious and delicious, this food is suitable for serving to friends and family at home. Now, rather than being curious, let’s make the recipe. Before the manufacturing process, we first prepare the necessary ingredients, if there are ingredients that are not understood, please open Google, okay? Okay, here are the ingredients that need to be prepared.

Ingredients for Vegetable yam aka “ji agworoagwo”


  1. 4 ring yam
  2. Green vegetable (alefo)
  3. Ugba
  4. Pepper
  5. Onion
  6. Palmoil
  7. Dry Prawns(optional)
  8. Smoked fish (optional)
  9. Crayfish
  10. Maggi
  11. Salt to taste
Note: Now that the ingredients are ready, it’s time to try making it. We have prepared the steps in detail below. Make sure you follow them properly and correctly so that no mistakes occur.

Cooking Instructions for making Vegetable yam aka “ji agworoagwo”


  • 1

    Firstly cut ur yam in ring (round)sizes then proceed to cutting dem in cube or bite sizes of your choice, wash and add to a clean pot with water to cook add a bit of salt to taste

  • 2

    Cut ur vegetable,wash and leave in a sieve to drain, pound or roughly blend ur pepper, crayfish and little onion set aside, also chop onion and set aside, wash ur dry prawns n soak in hot water to soften a bit, debone n wash ur smoked fish I used kpanla dou,

  • 3

    When the yam is properly cooked and ready to eat, put off d heat drain the water out in a sieve, then pick out 3piece and mash it to help us mix the vegetable n the yam since there is no liquid added when making it

  • 4

    Get a clean pot add palmoil, allow to heat up a while den add some of ur onion stir for 2-3min so that onion can release its flavor, then add ur pepper mix,smoked fish,ugba, dry prawns,maggi and a bit of salt..keep stirring to avoid it from burning.

  • 5

    Then add ur mashed yam and finally the start of the dish vegetable stir properly on low heat then finally add the boiled yam then adjust for salt and food is ready


  • Well, that’s the recipe for Vegetable yam aka “ji agworoagwo” that we’ve discussed together. How about it? It’s easy to make, right? Now it’s time for you to get creative in the kitchen and create your own version of Vegetable yam aka “ji agworoagwo”. Don’t forget to share the results on social media. I’m really curious about your creations! Who knows, your recipe could be an inspiration for future recipes. Good luck and enjoy!