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Fried Yam

Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, this classic West African staple features salted white yam fried to golden perfection.

30 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

West AfricanSideStovetopVeganVegetarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs African white yam, sliced
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 3 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak 2 lbs sliced African white yam in a bowl with 4 cups water and 1 tsp fine salt for 10 minutes, then drain completely and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Heat 3 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat until hot.

  3. 3

    Carefully add yam in batches to avoid overcrowding.

  4. 4

    Fry for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork.

  5. 5

    Transfer yam to a paper towel-lined plate to drain before serving.

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Questions

How do I know when Fried Yam is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork.

Why pat it dry first in Fried Yam?

Step 1 reads: "Soak 2 lbs sliced African white yam in a bowl with 4 cups water and 1 tsp fine salt for 10 minutes, then drain completely and pat dry with paper towels." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 1 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

How many calories are in Fried Yam?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 3 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 300 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Fried Yam?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate what is left of Fried Yam within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Fried Yam?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the yam drops from 2 lbs to 1 lb; doubled, it is 4 lbs. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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