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Fried yam

Yam slices fried until golden and tender, seasoned with salt and chili. Eaten as a side dish or a snack, with a floury yet crisp texture.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Friture

Spices & seasoning

Instructions

  1. Peel the yam and cut it into slices about 1 centimetre thick.
  2. Rinse them in cold water, then dry with a tea towel.
  3. Heat the oil to 170 °C in a deep pan.
  4. Fry the slices in small batches for 5 to 6 minutes, until golden on both sides.
  5. Drain them on kitchen paper.
  6. Sprinkle with salt, chili and pepper, then serve hot.

Variations and tips

Oven version. Brush the slices with oil and bake for 20 minutes at 200 °C, turning them halfway through.

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