* Exported from MasterCook * Crunchy Yam Balls Recipe By : Patti Gyapomaa Sloley Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 900 gram yam -- 32oz 115 margarine -- to mash 4oz 1/4 teaspoon turmeric -- optional 1 unit onion -- finely chopped 3 unit spring onions -- finely chopped 1 clove garlic -- minced 1 teaspoon thyme -- fresh unit salt and pepper -- season 4 unit eggs -- whisked 70 gram plain flour -- seasoned with salt and pepper 3oz 6 tablespoon gari -- or breadcrumbs unit oil -- to fry How to make Crunchy Yam Balls? 1. Peel the yam, chop into medium chunks and place in a large pan of salted boiling water for about 12 minutes, until just fork soft. 2. Drain well and mash with margarine and turmeric and leave to cool. Tip into a large bowl and add the chopped onion, garlic, thyme, seasoning and half the whisked eggs. 3. Form the mixture into plum-size balls and chill for half an hour to firm up. 4. Heat a pan then add the oil. Roll the balls in the seasoned flour, then in the remaining whisked eggs, followed by the gari or breadcrumbs. Fry in batches until golden. 5. Remove and drain on kitchen paper. Keep warm while you cook the rest. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -