Boiled Yam with Egg and Tomato Sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel the African yam and cut it into medium-sized cubes.

2. 2

   Place the yam cubes in a pot, add water to cover them, and add a pinch of salt.

3. 3

   Boil the yam on medium heat for about 20-25 minutes or until tender.

4. 4

   While the yam is boiling, place the eggs in a separate pot, cover with water, and boil for about 10 minutes until hard-boiled.

5. 5

   Once the eggs are done, remove them from the pot, let them cool, then peel and set aside.

6. 6

   In a pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

7. 7

   Chop the onion, scotch bonnets, and tomatoes.

8. 8

   Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until translucent.

9. 9

   Add the chopped scotch bonnets and tomatoes to the pan and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes are soft.

10. 10

    Flake the smoked fish and add it to the sauce, stirring well.

11. 11

    Season the sauce with salt to taste and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.

12. 12

    Serve the boiled yam with the egg and tomato sauce on the side, garnishing with the sliced boiled eggs.