Asaro (food)

Asaro
Asaro with dodo
Place of originYoruba people
Region or stateWest Africa
Main ingredientsYam (vegetable)

Asaro, also known as yam porridge or yam pottage, is a traditional dish originating from the Yoruba of Nigeria, Benin Republic and Togo. It is a one-pot meal made from yam, a starchy tuber, and a variety of other ingredients. It can be eaten as a main course or a side dish.