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    Home » Yam Recipes » Perfectly Roasted Yam and Fish

    Published: Nov 16, 2015 · Modified: May 27, 2019 by Ajoke

    Perfectly Roasted Yam and Fish

    That perfectly roasted yam and fish guaranteed to give you the wow factor. Yass just follow the recipe below

    roasted yam and fish

    Roasted Yam and Fish

    I'm really excited about today’s post and most especially the recipe, perfectly roasted yam and fish. It is Christmas soon and in some way, my Christmas menu is taking shape as planned. In a typical Nigerian home on Christmas day, the food on the menu is usually chicken or turkey, Jollof rice, fried rice and swallow with traditional soup depending on one’s geographical location.  This year I'm planning something different, not necessarily complicated menu but something unique and easy, something for everyone especially my lovely readers to cook at home for your loved ones.

    I'm kicking off this year’s Christmas menu with one of Nigeria’s popular street food called dundun, plantain (dodo) and fried fish (eja dindin) but with my active kitchen’s twist. I have redefined it and made it more ‘posh’ and healthy as we say. I am not going to blow my own trumpet about this recipe but really in my mind, that is what I am doing.lol..

    This recipe is a must on your table this holiday. It is easy to make, the flavoured packed roasted yam and the juicy roasted mackerel fish was the highlight of this dish for me. Also, not forgetting the Nigerian fried stew that gave it the street feel. This is a complete dish and yes you can use any type of fish you want. I chose mackerel as it is one of my best fishes of choice.

    I asked on Instagram the other day which is favourite among yam, plantain and fish and the vote went to all 3. Nigerians don’t joke with these foods. We love it but I love mackerel more. I must say this that, if all you use your suya spice for is meat and chicken then you are still on a very long thing. If you are yet to combine suya spice with pepper soup spice then ok o. That's all I can say, gist and recipe for another gracious day before that time comes, let us enjoy this lovely meal here. Get your apron on and lets cook to impress this Christmas.

    Disclaimer: please don’t hold me responsible if you get addicted to this recipe. Can I just say quickly that it is not for Christmas alone? It can be eaten and enjoyed any time of the year

    roasted yam

    What you will need

    A tuber of yam (depending on the number of people you are catering for)

    Plantain (pieces depending on the number you are catering for)

    Mackerel fish, cleaned and gutted

    Suya spice

    Seasoning

    Salt

    Liquid hot Maggi substitute with a seasoning of choice

    Crushed chilli flakes

    Dried parsley, substitute with other spice of choice

    2-4tbsp of suya spice-infused oil, substitute with any oil peanut oil or other oil of choice

    roasted yam, pepper sauce and fried plantain.

    How to make roasted yam and fish

    • Preheat the oven to180°C/356°F fan oven, 190°C/374°F conventional oven
    • Peel and cut the yam into chunk bite sizes.  Rinse clean, add to a pan and cover with enough water to cook, add salt to taste and bring to boil on medium heat for 5 -7 minutes but not longer than that. Drain and set aside
    • You can choose to roast the fish as a whole, filleted or cut into 2 as I did
    • In a bowl, add salt (I used pink Himalayan salt) parsley, liquid Maggi and chilli flakes, mix together thoroughly and set aside.
    • Make an incision on the fish and rub the marinade all over it and in the incision too. Keep in the fridge to marinade for 15-30 minutes and move on to prep the yam
    • While you are waiting to roast the fish and yam, fry the plantain in vegetable oil till golden brown. You can choose to grill the plantain for a healthier option. Add the drained yam to a bowl, add 1-2tbsp suya spice (depending on the portion you are making), pepper and toss together till well coated. Then add the suya spice-infused oil and toss to combine again. Spread the yam on an oiled baking tray and place in the oven along with the fish and roast for 30 -35 minutes depending on the size of the fish,
    • Allow the fish to rest for about 5 minutes before serving with the roasted yam and plantain. I served mine with Nigerian fried stew and my taste buds are ever still so grateful.

    pinterest collage.

    Let me know what you will be cooking this Christmas and if you manage to make this recipe, do let me know by tagging me on Instagram, Facebook and you can equally send me an email too. x

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    Comments

    1. Rolly says

      September 18, 2021 at 8:50 pm

      I bought potatoes that I thought were regular potatoes, but they are yams!
      Much like parsnips they're very hard to peel and cut!...Now soaking in water, thank you for the advice 🙂
      Later going to boil them for 5 minutes? till almost soft then toss them in seasoned oil and put them in my air fryer, will let you know how they turn out- Thank you again for your recipes!

      Reply
    2. Sereme says

      January 12, 2021 at 5:24 pm

      5 stars
      I tried it and it turned out perfectly delicious 😋. My kids enjoyed it too... Thanks

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        January 13, 2021 at 12:25 am

        Yes!!! I am glad you all enjoyed it.

        Reply
    3. Sereme says

      January 07, 2021 at 9:45 pm

      I'll love to try this, please I'm I to place the baking tray on the lower or middle rack. Thanks

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        January 07, 2021 at 10:43 pm

        Hi Sereme, you would place the baking tray in the middle rack. Kindly let me know how it turns out.

        Reply
    4. Uzoamaka says

      November 27, 2016 at 4:09 pm

      5 stars
      I'm making this right now and I'm so glad I found your recipe. Other websites all said I had to soak the yam overnight but I had an urgent craving for it. I'll take photos when I'm done and tag you, hopefully you see it. Thanks for your straight forward recipe! ❤️

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        December 01, 2016 at 9:46 pm

        Hi, Hope the fried yam turned out great? Thanks for stopping by

        Reply
    5. DoroFabrics says

      December 21, 2015 at 9:31 pm

      Thanks for the healthy knowledge of how to eat our yam without frying anymore 🙏🏽

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        December 24, 2015 at 12:07 am

        You are welcome Sis and thanks for trying out our recipes.

        Reply
    6. funmi says

      November 18, 2015 at 12:04 pm

      I am so trying this today. Thank u so much for sharing.👌👍. Looking at it alone is making me salivate.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        November 18, 2015 at 12:27 pm

        Thanks a lot Funmi and I'll be looking forward to your feedback

        Reply
    7. Dayo says

      November 16, 2015 at 12:44 am

      Interesting and unique recipe now you are making look forward to Christmas

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        November 18, 2015 at 12:28 pm

        Thank you Dayo and Merry Christmas to you in advance

        Reply

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