HOW TO MAKE & PERFECTLY FRY YAM | HOW TO MAKE PEPPER SAUCE | CRISPY NIGERIAN FRIED YAM CHIPS RECIPE

yam

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potato

Sweet potato offers a similar texture with added nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and health benefits.

Cut the yam into appropriate sizes for peeling.

Peel the yam using a knife to cut through the back.

Cut the yam into smaller sizes, optional based on preference.

Pour yam slices into a bowl of clean water and clean for 1-2 minutes.

Remove yam slices from the water and place in a separate bowl.

In a bigger bowl, add 1 tbsp salt and enough water to cover the yam.

Add 1 and 1/2 tbsp turmeric and stir with hands, then let sit for 15 minutes.

Blend tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, 1 scotch bonnet pepper, and 1 red long pepper into a rough texture for the sauce.

Remove yam from water after 15 minutes, noticing a yellowish color from the turmeric.

Pour enough cooking oil into a frying pan for deep frying.

Test oil temperature with one yam slice, then add yam slices carefully without overcrowding.

Fry for 5 minutes on high heat, then turn yam and fry for an additional 2 minutes.

Scoop fried yam into a basket to drain excess oil.

In another frying pan, add 1/4 cup oil and slice 1 onion into it, frying for 1 minute.

Add 1 tbsp dry thyme and stir, frying for an extra minute on medium heat.

Add blended tomato and pepper mix, 1 stock cube, and 1/2 tsp salt, mixing well.

Cover and cook for 10 minutes on medium heat, then mix again and cook for 5 more minutes uncovered.

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