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Ojojo (Water Yam Fritters)

Ojojo (Water Yam Fritters)

Yoruba

40Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
9Steps
About

Crisp, savoury Ijebu-Yoruba fritters of grated, spiced water yam deep-fried into golden balls, a cousin of ikokore eaten with pap.

Equipment
  • Grater
  • Bowl
  • Deep frying pan
  • Slotted spoon
Ingredients
Water yam (isu ewura), peeled700 g
Scotch bonnet (ata rodo)2
Onion1/2
Ground crayfish1 tbsp
Garlic (optional)1 clove
Stock cube1
Saltto taste
Vegetable oilfor deep frying

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