Yam Balls (West Africa)

1. 1

   Mash cooked yam until smooth.

2. 2

   In bowl, combine half of the tomatoes and half of the onions. Add cayenne. Fry in 1/4 cup peanut oil.

3. 3

   Season with thyme and salt, to taste.

4. 4

   In another bowl, combine fried mixture, remaining onions and tomatoes, and mashed yam. Add eggs and mix well.

5. 5

   On a pastry board sprinkled with flour, form yam mixture into balls.

6. 6

   Heat remaining oil and deep-fry yam balls until golden brown. Drain.

7. 7

   Garnish with hard-boiled eggs.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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