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Oj Oj (African Yam Fritters)

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Recipe 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.

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READY IN: 25mins
SERVES: 4-6
UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition
  • 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
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DIRECTIONS

  • Peel and grate yams, squeeze out any excess water; add egg, flour, onion and cilantro; season with salt and pepper.
  • 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.
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