Futari (African Squash and Yams)

Categories: None
Yield: 4 To 6

2 tb Vegetable Oil
1 sm Onion; Pared & cut into
-1-inch Pieces
1 lb Squash; Pared & cut into
-1-inch Pieces; (Recommend
-Hubbard or Acorn)
2 md Yams or Sweet Potatoes;
-Peeled & cut into 1-inch
-Pieces
1 c Coconut Milk
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Ground Cinnamon
1/4 ts Ground Cloves

Never cooked vegetables with coconut milk? The sweet-milky liquid is
perfect for yams or squash. Only in today's recipe have we found both
golden vegetables prepared together as our salute to Black History Month
continues at Recipe-a-Day.com.

In a large skillet over medium heat warm oil and saute onion until tender,
approximately 3 to 5-minutes. Add all remaining ingredients and heat to a
boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and cover. Continue to simmer for
about 20 to 25-minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
Remove cover and continue to simmer an additional 5-minutes until
vegetables are cooked thoroughly. Serve warm.
Posted to dailyrecipe@recipe-a-day.com by The Cook & Kitchen Staff

on Feb 16, 1998

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