Welcome to another episode of The Crux Foodventure where we talk about everything food from everywhere around the world.
Today’s dish is cheap and easy to make. It’s main ingredient is a common staple crop and readily available during it’s in-season period. The meal is delish with a little prep and cooking time. It can be eaten as a main meal or snack.
Ojojo known in English as “water yam balls” or water yam fritters is native to the Yorubas, specifically Ijebu people of Southwestern Nigeria. To make the sumptuous and scrumptious ojojo, you need the following;
Ingredients
1. Water yam
2. Peper
3. Onions
4. Salt
5. Seasoning
6. Blended fish
7. Vegetable oil
How To Prepare
1. Peel the water yam.
2. Cut the yam into pieces and wash.
3. Grate the yam with a grater that has smaller holes.
4. Add the pepper, salt, onions and the blended fish to the grated yam.
5. Stir the mixture together.
6. Pour oil in a pan and heat it.
7. Cut the mixture into pieces with spoon or hand.
8. Fry till the desired form is gotten.
Nutritional Benefits Of Ojojo
Ojojo offers a varying nutritional Benefits. Water yam, the main ingredients contains fibre that helps improve digestive health. It also contains anti-oxidants like Beta-carotene, vitamins C and E that helps combat oxidative stress.
