Yam Balls

Makes 12

Ingredients

• ½ medium sized yam, peeled
• Half an onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
• 5ml chopped fresh thyme
• 1 fresh green chilli, chopped
• 1 egg, beaten
• 5ml chopped garlic
• salt and pepper to season
• oil for deep frying

Method

• Cut the yam into cubes and boil in salted water for 30mins, until soft.
• Remove from heat, drain water and mash.
• Add chopped onion, tomato, chilli, garlic, thyme and egg.
• Season mixture with salt and mix through. Heat the oil.
• Using a teaspoon, shape the yam mixture into balls and deep-fry until golden brown.
• Serve with a dipping sauce.