Boiled Provisions
A simple pot of boiled ground provisions — yam, sweet potato, dasheen, and green banana — seasoned lightly and served as the starchy base for stewed meats and fish. It's a foundational, no-frills side.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 55 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 220 kcal
Equipment
- •Large pot
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 220 kcal
- fat
- 1
- carbs
- 50
- protein
- 3
- calories
- 220
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil on your stovetop.
- 2
Add the yam and dasheen first. They take the longest time to cook.
- 3
Simmer for 10 minutes. Then add the sweet potato and green banana.
- 4
Keep simmering for 15-20 minutes until all the pieces are fork-tender.
- 5
Drain the water well. Arrange everything on a serving platter.
- 6
Serve hot alongside stewed meat or fish and its gravy.
Chef's tips
Cook firmer items like yam separately from quick-cooking ones like green banana, or add them in stages so everything finishes tender together.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 3 days.
Reheating
Reheat in a covered pot with a splash of water over low heat.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Overcooking the softer pieces until they turn into mush
- •Not adding enough salt to the cooking water, leaving the food bland
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