Yam Balls

Ingredients :

1 lb white yam

2 tbsp onion, finely chopped

3 tbsp chopped tomatoes

½ tsp chopped fresh thyme

1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

1 tbsp chopped fresh scallions

½ tsp minced garlic

1 egg, beaten

Salt and pepper to taste

Seasoned flour, for dusting

Vegetable oil, for frying

Preparation :

Peel the yam, cut into pieces and boil in salted water for about 30 minutes until tender.

Drain and mash.

Place in a large mixing bowl.

Add the onion, tomatoes, thyme, scallions, garlic, and cilantro.

Stir in the egg and seasoning. Mix well.

Using a spoon, scoop a little of the mixture at a time, and with your hands mould them into balls.

Roll the yam balls in the seasoned flour and set aside until you have formed all the mixture into balls.

Heat the oil in a large frying pan, and then fry the balls in batches for a few minutes, until golden brown.

Drain the yam balls on paper towels.

Keep them warm while cooking the rest of the mixture.

Serve hot with saffron mayonnaise.

Saffron Mayonnaise recipe :

Ingredients : 

½ tsp salt

1 tsp lemon juice

½ cup prepared mayonnaise

Mix the ingredients together and serve with the yam balls.