Cocoyam Fritters

Cocoyam Fritters

Ingredients
onions: 1 31
fats and oils:
egg, chicken: 1
baking powder: 1/2 31
cocoyam: 4
flour, wheat: 1 27
pepper:
parsley: 1 31
salt, table:

Dish Type: Snacks

Difficulty: Easy
Cooking Time (minutes): quick (30 minutes or less)
Steps
1. Boil unpeeled cocoyams for 10 minutes
2. Cool, peel annd grate.
3. Mix together wheat flour, baking powder, onion, parsley and seasonings.
4. Add mixed ingredients to grated cocoyam together with beaten egg.
5. Mix well to give a stiff batter.
6. Drop a spoonful at a time into very hot oil and fry until puffed and golden.
7. Drain well and serve hot, with spiced sauce or dip.


Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (1990), Roots, tubers, plantains and bananas in human nutrition, ISBN 92-5-102862, Rome

Serving
6