Chikwangue (Mintumba Without Red Oil) Yam Chips

shopping_basket Ingredients 4 items

• check_circle one or more yams
• check_circle salt
• check_circle spices
• check_circle frying oil

receipt_long Preparation Steps

1. 1
   Peel and wash the yam in salted water. Avoid letting it touch your skin, as it itches.
2. 2
   If you itch after peeling the yam, rub the irritated area with cooking oil; this won't stop the itching but will soothe the skin and especially prevent scratching it raw.
3. 3
   Cut your yam into thin slices.
4. 4
   Blanch your yam slices for 30 minutes in salted water to remove their bitterness.
5. 5
   Drain as much as possible.
6. 6
   Fry in very hot oil until the chips are golden brown. Sprinkle with salt and spices. Serve with a planter's punch.