DISH RESEARCH · Side dish
Pounded Yam
Also known as: Iyan
Pounded yam is a smooth, elastic Beninese staple made by boiling yam and pounding it with water until soft and cohesive.
About Pounded Yam
Pounded yam is a smooth, elastic Beninese staple made by boiling yam and pounding it with water until soft and cohesive.
Ingredients in Pounded Yam
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Origins & food traditions
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