Inhame Frito (Fried Yams)

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Inhame Frito (Fried Yams)

Inhame Frito (Fried Yams) is a traditional Sao Tomean recipe for a classic snack or accompaniment of parboiled yam pieces that are coated in egg and flour before being finished by deep frying. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Sao Tomean version of: Fried Yams (Inhame Frito).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

30 minutes

Total Time:

50 minutes

Serves:

4–6

Rating:

Tags : Vegetarian Recipes Sao-tome Recipes

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Ingredients:

600g tender yam tubers
2 eggs
salt, to taste
oil for frying
plain flour, as needed

Method:

Peel and wash the yam. Place in a pan of salted water, bring to a boil and cook for about 20 minutes, or until just tender.

Drain the cooked yam and cut into thick chips (fries) or slices.

Beat the egg in a bowl, season the flour and set on a plate.

Dip the yam pieces in the flour then dip in the egg and once more dip in the flour to coat.

Heat the oil in a deep pan or deep fryer to 180°C. When hot add the yam pieces and fry in batches for about 6 minutes, or until golden brown all over.

Season with salt and serve either as a snack or as an accompaniment.