Yamarita

Name: Yamarita
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 2 lbs white yam, peeled, sliced; 4 large eggs, whisked; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup vegetable oil

Crispy egg-coated fried yam slices boiled until tender then dipped in seasoned flour and whisked egg before pan frying. Served hot with a spicy sauce or pepper sauce.

40 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

West AfricanLunchStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyDairy-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

2 lbs white yam, peeled, sliced
4 large eggs, whisked
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Place 2 lbs peeled, sliced white yam in a pot, cover with water, add half of the 1 tsp salt, and boil for 8-10 minutes until slightly tender.
2

Drain the boiled yam and allow slices to cool for 5 minutes.
3

In a shallow dish, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and remaining 1 tsp salt.
4

In a separate bowl, whisk the 4 whisked large eggs.
5

Dredge each slab of yam in the flour mixture, then dip thoroughly into the eggs.
6

Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
7

Fry the coated yam slices for 3-4 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Questions

Can I make Yamarita gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Yamarita keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them 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 Yamarita?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, 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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