How to prepare yam balls

This is a popular Ghanaian snack. Yam balls it’s very tasty, you could use ordinary potatoes instead of yam. They are traditionally made plain, but can be flavoured with vegetables, meat, fish or different spices, depending on your mood.

Ingredients

white yams

tablespoons finely chopped onions

teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

green chilli, finely chopped

tablespoon finely chopped spring onion

crushed garlic

egg, beate

salt & freshly ground black pepper

seasoned flour, for dusting

oil, for shallow frying