Homemade white yam ice cream

Ingredients (serves about 6)

• 2 cups yam (peeled, chopped, and boiled until soft)
• 1 cup evaporated milk (or fresh milk)
• ½ cup condensed milk (for sweetness) – or replace with ½ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoonful of vanilla essence
• ½ teaspoonful of nutmeg (optional)
• A pinch of salt

Method

• Wash, peel yam and chop into cubes.
• Boil in water with a pinch of salt until very soft.
• Drain and let it cool slightly.
• In a blender, add the boiled yam, evaporated milk, condensed milk (or sugar), vanilla essence, and nutmeg.
• Blend until it becomes very smooth and creamy.
• Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if needed (add a little more sugar or condensed milk).
• Pour the mixture into a clean bowl or container.
• Cover and place in a freezer.
• Every 30–40 minutes, take it out and stir with a fork or whisk to break ice crystals (repeat 3–4 times for creaminess).
• Freeze until firm (about 4–6 hours).
• Serve.
• Scoop into bowls or cones.
• Garnish with groundnut, chocolate syrup, or fruit if you like.

By Sarah Kwakye

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