Fried Yam
Ingredients
Directions
Prepare
Cut the yam into small strips.
Put vegetable oil into a pot until it is at least 2 inches high.
Place the pot on low heat and allow it to heat up.
Fry
Once the oil is hot, place some of the strips into the oil.
Allow them to cook and fry until cooked through.
If desired, place the cooked yams on napkins to absorb excess oil.
Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
Counts 2 of 4 ingredients. The other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and add nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume: 2 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Yam | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
Steps grouped into stages for easier reading; the method is the source's own.
Explore the science
What each ingredient does
- Yams
- Provide the starchy base that turns tender and fluffy inside as it fries.
- Vegetable oil
- Transfers heat to the yam strips, cooking them quickly and giving them a crisp, browned outside.
The step that matters
Heat the oil until it is hot before adding the yam. Oil that is not yet hot soaks into the strips instead of crisping their surface, leaving them greasy and pale. Adding strips only once the oil is hot helps the exterior seal and brown.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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