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Portuguese Fried Yams (Inhames Fritos)

Portuguese fried yams (inhames fritos), are crispy, golden yams fried to perfection, offering a savory and satisfying snack or side dish.
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Preparation time 10 min
Cooking Timen/a
Ready In1 h 50 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings4

Ingredients

4 large yamsVegetable oil for fryingSalt (to taste)Pepper (to taste)
4 large yamsVegetable oil for fryingSalt (to taste)Pepper (to taste)
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Preparation

  1. Place the yams in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Add a pinch of salt.
  2. Let it cook on medium heat for about an hour and a half until they are tender.
  3. Once done, remove the skin and slice the roots in a circular shape about a half an inch thick.
  4. Immediately fry the slices in a pan with oil on medium to high heat until they are golden brown.
  5. Place on a platter with paper towels to dry and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve while hot.

Recipe & Photo Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com


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Mel
Mel
Thanx for responding. My error. I had just seen several Inhames in recipes, called ‘Yams’. Please remove my comment.
2 Years ago, Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Port
It’s ok Mel. To be honest, for the longest time I thought yams were inhames, I’m sure many other people do as well.
2 Years ago, Thursday, August 10, 2023
Mel
Mel
Inhames are NOT what Americans know as Yams, they are TARO ROOT. Completely different tuber. Being Portuguese, I love Inhames. Thanx for the recipes though.
2 Years ago, Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Port
Thank you Mel, but this recipe is for yams, not taro root.
2 Years ago, Thursday, August 10, 2023
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