How To Make A Delicious Yam Balls🇬🇭//Ghana Yam Croquettes Recipe//@MasofsKitchen

yam

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer a similar texture with added nutrients.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Peel the yam and cut it into smaller sizes.

Wash the yam in water and drain.

Place the yam in a saucepan and add water just above the yam with salt to taste.

Cook the yam for about 20 minutes until tender.

Use a potato masher to mash the yam while it's still warm.

Add sardines and mash until combined.

Add chopped white onions, yellow and red bell peppers, and carrot; mix well.

Add garlic and herb butter and mix until combined.

Add parsley for flavor.

Add a little evaporated milk and mix everything together.

Form the mixture into balls and set aside.

Prepare a station with flour, beaten egg (with a bit of evaporated milk), and breadcrumbs.

Coat each yam ball in flour, then dip in egg wash, and finally roll in breadcrumbs.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep saucepan over medium-low heat.

Fry the yam balls until golden brown, turning them to avoid burning.

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