fried-yam

fried-yam recipe on DishRoll

Ingredients

• 1 1 lb yellow yam, peeled and cut into wedges
• 2 Vegetable oil for frying
• 3 Salt to taste
• 4 Scotch bonnet pepper sauce (optional)

Instructions

1. 1
   Boil yam wedges in salted water for 10 min until just tender (not mushy). Drain and pat dry.
2. 2
   Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a heavy skillet to 360°F.
3. 3
   Fry yam pieces 4–5 min, turning once, until golden and crispy on the outside.
4. 4
   Drain on paper towels and season immediately with salt.
5. 5
   Serve hot with pepper sauce on the side.