Yam Balls

Ingredients:

½ medium sized yam, peeled

Half an onion, finely chopped

2 tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped

5ml chopped fresh thyme

1 fresh green chilli, chopped

1 egg, beaten

5ml chopped garlic

salt and pepper to season

oil for deep frying

Makes 12

Cut the yam into cubes and boil in salted water for 30mins, until soft.
Remove from heat, drain water and mash.

Add chopped onion, tomato, chilli, garlic, thyme and egg.

Season mixture with salt and mix through.
Heat the oil.

Using a teaspoon, shape the yam mixture into balls and deep-fry until golden brown.
Serve with a dipping sauce.