Cookbook:Yamarita (Nigerian Fried Yam)

| Cuisine of Nigeria

Yamarita is a Nigerian dish of battered and fried yam.

Ingredients

 * Yam, peeled and sliced into rectangles
 * Eggs
 * Pepper
 * Salt
 * Seasoning cubes
 * Flour
 * Thyme
 * Curry powder
 * Vegetable oil

Procedure

 * 1) Rinse the yam pieces in water.
 * 2) Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the yam pieces, and boil for a few minutes until the yam is tender.
 * 3) Drain the yams.
 * 4) Combine the eggs, pepper, salt, and seasoning cubes.
 * 5) Combine flour, thyme, and curry. Stir this mixture into the eggs. Add a little water as needed to get a thin batter.
 * 6) Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot. Aim for about 350–375°F.
 * 7) Dip the yam pieces in the batter, and transfer the battered pieces to the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on all sides.
 * 8) Remove yamarita from the oil with a slotted spoon, and drain any remaining oil.
 * 9) Serve hot.