Fried Yam with Pepper Sauce

Ingredients

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• 2 pounds yam, peeled and cut into sticks
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 medium tomatoes
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium onion
• 1/2 tsp ground chili pepper
• 1/4 cup water

Let’s make it

1. Season the yam with 1 tsp salt.
2. Heat oil in a skillet and fry the yam over medium heat until golden and tender, 10 to 12 minutes, turning as needed.
3. Blend tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, chili pepper, and water until smooth.
4. Pour the sauce into a pot, add the remaining salt, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until thick.
5. Serve the fried yam with the warm sauce.