*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

Crunchy Yam Balls

Recipe By     : Patti Gyapomaa Sloley
Serving Size  : 6   Preparation Time :0:00
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     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. 

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