Shamim and Manasa’s Yam Infused with Lemongrass and Turmeric
Team Fiji
INGREDIENTS
500 grams yam
1 stalk lemongrass
100 grams onion
20 grams turmeric
15 grams ginger
100 ml honey
20 grams moringa, infuse with oil (saigan)
20 grams coriander
5 grams chilli
20 grams onion
15 grams curry leaf (quick fried)
20 ml virgin coconut oil
1 star anise
1 stick cinnamon
coconut, fresh grated for garnish
paprika, pinch
METHOD
- Peel yam
- Cut into chunks
- Place in pot of boiling water
- To the pot add lemongrass, onion, turmeric, star anise and cinnamon stick
- Boil for 20 minutes
- For infused oil, heat the oil in a small pot
- Place 20 grams onion, turmeric, a few curry leaves, coriander leaves in coconut oil and allow to infuse
- To assemble, slice yam and place 4 pieces on plate
- Season
- Drizzle infused oil over yam
- Garnish with fresh coconut and a sprinkle of paprika and fried curry leaves
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