Southern Fried Louisiana Yam Chips

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Southern Fried Louisiana Yam Chips

From " Vertamae Cooks in the American Family

Kitchen "

by Vertamae Grosvenor

 

Ingredients:

4 yams (sweet potatoes)

Vegetable Oil or Shortening for deep frying

Salt

 

Peel the yams and cut crosswise into very thin slices.

Place in a large bowl, add water to cover, and

refrigerate overnight. (the soaking removes the excess

starch)

 

The next day, in a deep-fat fryer (or a deep skillet),

heat the oil to 365 degrees F. Drain the yams (if the

yams are still dripping with water, the oil will spit

and sputter and if you are using an open fryer or a

skillet this can be very painful so make sure they are

drained well!) pat dry.

 

Working with about 1/3 of the slices at a time, slip

the slices into the hot shortening. Fry, turning as

needed to cook evenly, until golden brown. 5-8 mins.

Using a slotted metal or wooden spoon, transfer to

paper towels to drain briefly, then place on a platter

and sprinkle with salt. Serve hot.

 

Serves 4-6.

 

**The fresh yams are not easy to cut by hand, which is

the method I used. But, it was worth it. LOL the

chips are full flavored and sweet. Enjoy!

 

 

 

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