Dundun Recipe
Deep-fried yam with mama's dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Mama's Dipping Sauce
Method
Preparing the Yam
- 1
Peel and Cut the Yam
Peel the yam using a vegetable peeler. Cut it into thick slices, about 1 inch wide.
- 2
Soak the Yam
Place the yam slices in a bowl of water and let them soak for about 30 minutes. This helps remove excess starch.
- 3
Dry the Yam
After soaking, drain the yam slices and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Frying the Yam
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Yam
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the yam slices in batches. Fry them for about 5-7 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Drain the Yam
Remove the fried yam slices with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Preparing Mama's Dipping Sauce
- 7
Chop the Vegetables
Finely chop the tomatoes, onion, and scotch bonnet pepper. If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds from the pepper before chopping.
- 8
Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, onion, scotch bonnet pepper, salt, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
