Chef Lauren’s Sensationally Awesome Yam Fritters

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ lbs yams (peeled fresh)
• 2 small eggs, beaten
• 3 Tbsp chopped plum tomato
• 3 Tbsp chopped scallions
• 1 green chili sliced and seeded
• 1 ½ bread crumbs
• Vegetable oil
• Salt
• White pepper

Method:

1. After peeling and cutting yams into chunks, boil them until tender.
2. Drain the yams and mash with 2 Tbsps of egg and 2 Tbsps milk.
3. Add the chopped scallions, tomato, chili, and seasoning to taste.
4. Flour your hands and shape the mix into round patties measuring about 2 ½ to 3 inches in diameter.
5. Dip the patties in the remaining egg wash and coat evenly with the breadcrumbs.
6. Sauté in a large frying pan with the vegetable oil. There should be about ½ inch of oil in the pan.
7. Cook each patty for 5 minutes making sure you turn them at least once.
8. Drain on cheesecloth or papertowel.