It’s a staple food in many West African countries, especially Nigeria. Made from yam tubers, it’s boiled until soft and then pounded until it becomes smooth, stretchy, and dough-like. Traditionally, this is done using a mortar and pestle, but modern methods also use yam flour (often called “instant pounded yam flour”) to make it easier.
Pounded yam is usually served with soups or stews like:
Egusi soup (melon seed soup)
Ogbono soup (wild mango seed soup)
Vegetable soups like Efo Riro
It’s gluten-free, rich in carbohydrates, and has a satisfying, stretchy texture that makes it perfect for scooping up soups with your fingers (the traditional way).


Mp Ijebu Garri 4kg
President parboiled basmati rice 20kg
Old Jamaica Ginger Beer 320 ML
Cocoyam leaves - Nkontomire 800g
Darling Weaves Cork Screw Colour T1/35 

