Wasawasa (Yam Couscous)
Wasawasa (Yam Couscous) is a International recipe with clear ingredients and practical, step-by-step directions.
Before you start
A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.
Preparation checklist
- Read all 8 method steps from beginning to end.
- Measure and arrange all 5 listed ingredients.
- Keep the recipe open and follow each step in order; the source does not state a total time.
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General kitchen guidance; no recipe-specific claim has been added.Method
- 01
Start heating a saucepan of water over medium heat so that it will begin to boil by the time the yam mixture is ready.
- 02
Sieve the yam flour into a bowl to remove any undesired particles that might be present from the processing.
- 03
Very gradually stir in water, stirring in a circular motion to form tiny grains resembling couscous. Avoid using too much water; but, if you do, you can correct with more flour. Be patient; it can take up to 10 minutes to complete. You can shake the bowl to hasten the process, so be patient and keep working until you achieve the desired texture .
- 04
Transfer the mixture to the top of a steamer over the boiling water, and then cover it for 15 minutes, lifting the lid gently after the first 10 minutes.
- 05
Take the steamer off the heat after 15 minutes, and rinse the contents in cold water to remove any remaining undesirable particles and any bitterness that the yam may occasionally have. Any clumps that may have developed are also broken up by the water. It might require two washes.
- 06
After letting it drain for a few minutes, toss with 3 teaspoons of oil and your preferred amount of salt.
- 07
Place the mixture in the steamer back over the boiling water. Cover with a fresh kitchen towel or piece of parchment paper to trap the steam, then cover with the lid. Cook for another 10–12 minutes.
- 08
Serve with any desired garnishes, such as pasta.
Ready to serve
Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.
Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!Source & licence
This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 4.0, credited to Mumuni Y Yunus; view original image record .
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