Poundo yam is a popular West African dish made from yam flour, also known as instant pounded yam flour. This flour is a convenient alternative to traditional pounded yam, which is made by boiling and pounding fresh yams. To prepare poundo yam, the yam flour is simply stirred into hot water, creating a smooth, stretchy, and fluffy dough-like consistency. This dish is known for its mild, slightly sweet flavor and is often served as a staple side with a variety of soups and stews, such as egusi or ogbono soup. Poundo yam is a quick and easy way to enjoy the traditional taste and texture of pounded yam with less preparation time.