If you’ve been wondering how to cook porridge yam, you’re in the right place. Porridge yam, also called Asaro, is one of the most loved Nigerian comfort foods. It is a soft, flavorful dish made with yam chunks cooked in a pepper and palm oil sauce, seasoned to perfection, and enriched with vegetables or fish/meat. The good news? It’s very easy to prepare at home and doesn’t take too long.