Pounded Yam: The Classic Nigerian Swallow
If there is one food that embodies the phrase “comfort food” in Nigeria, it is Pounded Yam, or Iyan in Yoruba. This smooth, elastic, and stretchy delicacy is the gold standard of Nigerian swallow foods and the perfect partner for rich, flavorful soups like Egusi, Ogbono, or Efo Riro . The process of making authentic pounded yam is a cultural ritual. […]