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Nigerian·Light Bites🥕 Vegetarian

Yamarita

Total time

35 mins

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

20 mins

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Per head

£3.21

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Difficulty

Easy

Crispy golden yam strips coated in seasoned egg and flour, served with a smoky tomato and egg sauce.

Did you know?

Known across Nigeria as Yamarita or Dundun Oniyeri, this crispy egg-coated fried yam is one of the country's most beloved street foods, sold from roadside stalls and a go-to comfort snack at any time of day.

Ingredients

Serves
  • 400g yam
  • 4 tbsp plain flour
  • 500ml vegetable oil
  • 150g onion
  • 200g green pepper
  • 2 tbsp scotch bonnet
  • 300g tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 2 chicken stock cube

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