The etymology of the word “poundo” comes from the Nigerian village of Poundo, where Irish potato is grown. It’s a light meal that’s easily digested. Vitamin C and potassium are both found in significant quantities in Poundo potatoes.
** Ingredients **
Irish potatoes
2-3 cups of water
Potato starch (you may use corn starch as an alternative).
** Preparation **
Peel the potatoes
Cut into large pieces and wash.
Place washed potatoes into a pot, add water and boil until it is soft. (Don’t add salt.)
When the potatoes are soft, drain the water and mash the cooked potatoes in the same pot.
Stir the mashed potatoes until you achieve a smooth paste.
Add boiled water and stir to achieve a lump less and succulent Poundo Potato.
Cook for about two minutes like you make pounded yam or Amala.
Stir till you get your favorite taste of poundo potato
Serve with any soup of your choice either Egusi or Efo riro.
What is?
Amala – Amala is a popular Nigerian meal made out of yam flour and usually eaten with Egusi, Ogbolo, or any Nigerian soup. Amala falls under the category of swallows alongside eba, pounded yam, semovita, semolina, wheatmeal, tuwo shinkafa, oatmeal fufu, and plantain Amala.
Egusi – Egusi soup is an exotic hearty food that will satisfy your taste buds. It is a staple in most West African homes and it is an uncomplicated one-pot meal that is often accompanied by swallows like Eba, Amala, Semovita, Pounded yam, Fufu, and the likes.
Efo Riro – Efo riro (Nigerian Spinach Stew) is a mouthwatering, savory, African stew made with spinach and is oh so flavorful!
