Monday 16 March 2015

Out with the potato chips...and in with YAM CRISPS!!!


I love yams and my kids love potato crisps to no end!!! 
It was only a matter of time before this marriage happened in my kitchen. 
Here's my easy to make Yam Crisps. 
This yummy treat can be enjoyed by the entire family and its very easy to prepare!

INGREDIENTS/TOOLS:               PREPARATION TIME:30minutes

  • Yam                                                           
  • Dried blended chilli pepper
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • Grater
  • Knife
  • Chopping board
  • Bowl

PROCEDURE:

1.Get ingredients and tools ready 


2. Peel the yam



3. Cut each slice into two



4. Using the wider side of the grater or a mandolin, start grating into thin slices




5. Run the sliced yam under the tap, to remove sand and dirt



6. Drain out excess water


7. Add in sugar


8. Add salt to taste


9. Then the chilli powder...


10. Now toss to combine all together


11. Pour into a drainer, to remove excess water



12. Pour into a deep fryer.. a deep frying pan or wok pan can also be used


13. Stir gently, this helps separate stuck chips


14. Leave to fry till dry and light golden brown.. Once properly fried, take out from the oil



15. Pour the fried crispy yam on kitchen paper towels to soak up excess oil.  Once cooled serve with or without dip. 

The serving options are endless. You can serve with a spicy chili sauce, stew, at a dindin...









2 comments:

  1. Thanks for the recipe. Tried it and it come out nice but it tasted bitter. Please what should. Be the cause

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  2. Thanks for the feedback.
    It would come out bitter for the following reasons...The yam itself is bitter, you didn't use enough sugar, perhaps the yam needed a little time to absorb the sugar, also yam parts nearer to the head can be a little bitter.
    You could also serve with a spicy sauce. Better luck next time.

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