Oj Oj (African Yam Fritters)

Submitted by BakinBaby

"Recipe calls for native wateryam tubers, but yams can be used instead. Flavored with cilantro and onion, these make a great side for any meat dish. I found this at ModernAfricanCuisine.blogspot.com. Posting for ZWT7; Africa."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 4 yams (sweetpotato or wateryam tuber)
• 1 medium onion
• cilantro (hand full-chopped)
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 2 eggs
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• oil

directions

1. Peel and grate yams, squeeze out any excess water; add egg, flour, onion and cilantro; season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat about 1 " of oil in skillet; Drop yam mixture by large spoonfuls into hot oil; cook 3-4 minute on each side or until golden brown.