Oj Oj (African Yam Fritters)

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: 25 mins
• 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.