Yam (porridge or boiled with tomatoes sauce..) is a favourite of mine and a well known dish of West African origin. Yam is rich in carbohydrate. It has a low glycemic index, healthy and a good source of energy. It’s also a good source of vitamins A, B, C, and minerals like potassium, copper, calcium and iron.

I was looking forward to introducing Baby T to yam. He has already tried sweet potatoes, carrot, avocado and some other vegetable combinations.

Tip: Just incase you were wondering Yam is not sweet potatoes.

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Baby's First Foods - Yam Puree

Yam is not known to be an allergen but like any other first food, please introduce in small bits and observe and monitor your baby to see if well tolerated

Cuisine

African

Cook Time

30

Servings

Ingredients

• Yam chunks
• Breast milk (or formula) Use your baby's usual milk

Cuisine African Cook Time 30 Servings Ingredients Yam chunks Breast milk (or formula) Use your baby's usual milk

Instructions

1. Boil yam cubes in water until soft
2. Drain yam cubes with a sieve or whatever means you prefer
3. Add slightly warmed milk or room temperature milk to the cubes and mash. (optional can add either butter or shredded cheese to the mix)
4. Mash until it is a creamy paste (or if preferred with smaller chunks for next stage up feeding)

Recipe Notes

You can serve either as above or with other vegetables like carrots or green peas. I would like to know what your baby thought of this recipe.

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