Boiled Yam with Kontomire Stew

• 4 slices of yam
• 2 cups kontomire (cocoyam leaves) or spinach, washed and chopped
• 1 piece of smoked fish, flaked
• 1 boiled egg
• 1 onion and 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tablespoon palm oil
• Pepper and salt

Boiled yam with kontomire (cocoyam leaf) stew, smoked fish and egg: a traditional Ghanaian meal with plenty of greens.

Method

1. Boil the yam for 15 to 20 minutes until tender.
2. Heat the palm oil and fry the onion, then add the tomatoes and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add the kontomire and smoked fish and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the leaves are soft.
4. Season, add the egg, and serve with the yam.

Tips

• Kontomire must be cooked well; don't eat it raw.