Ojojo (VIDEO)

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5 from 1 vote

Put water yams to good use by making these crunchy and tasty yam fritters or ojojo!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Snack

Cuisine: African, Nigerian

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Servings:

Calories: 59kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

½ water yam
1 scotch bonnet
1 onion (small-sized)
½ tsp all-purpose seasoning
a pinch salt
sunflower oil

Instructions

Prepare the yam.

Hold the yam vertically and peel it with a knife. Cut it into quarters for easy handling. Transfer them to a bowl of water and rinse.
Dry the yam with a napkin to prevent it from becoming slippery.
Grate the yam using the smallest part of the grater.
Add the chopped scotch bonnet, onion, salt, and all-purpose seasoning and mix them with your hand until well-combined.

Deep fry.

Pour cooking oil into a pot or deep pan.
Allow to heat up over medium-low heat.
Grab a ball of the mixture with your hand or a spoon and gently drop it into the oil.
Leave to deep fry for 1 to 2 minutes.
The heat should not be too high to ensure the ojojo does not get burnt and cooks well inside.
Turn the yams to the other side for even cooking.
Once golden brown, remove them from heat and transfer them to a lined plate.
Serve it with pap, garri, or custard, and you’ve got yourself a Nigerian delicacy at home!

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Notes

You can combine the yam with sweet potatoes for additional flavor, color, and nutrition.
Season the batter with herbs and spices.
You can puree the water yam in a blender or food processor.

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