Pounded yam

Pounded yam (Yoruba: Iyán, Hausa: sakwara, Igbo: Utara-ji) is a Nigerian swallow or Okele food.

[5] Pounded Yam commonly known as Ìyàn among Yoruba People, Akpu among the South Eastern Nigeria is consumed in Ondo State, Ijesha, Kogi State, Okun, Edo, Benue and Ekiti in Nigeria, among others.

[9] The texture of Africa Yam is rough with brown skin and off-white flesh with its length similar to regular potatoes up to five feet long.

[11][12] A variation of the pounded Yam peculiar to Ile-Ife is known as Iyan Gbere.

The addition of the African breadfruit gives the dish a distinct taste and nutritional profile, making it a favorite among the locals in Ife.