✔How to make the Best YAM BALLS | Ghana Yam croquettes recipe

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Yam balls or croquettes Are widely enjoyed in Ghana on multiple occasions such as ceremonies and parties. It is great finger food, and my rendition of it in this recipe, makes it an entire, balanced, and filling dish. Please substitute yams with potatoes if you have no access to yam.
INGREDIENTS:
* 500 g of yam, peeled and cut into cubes
* 2 eggs
* 1/2 cup shrimps (deveined, shelled, cut into small pieces)
* 3 tablespoons of melted butter
* 2 tablespoons of red bell peppers chopped finely
* 2 sprigs of scallions chopped
* 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley
* 1/4 teaspoon salt and crushed black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
* 1/2 cup of panko bread crumps
* 1 teaspoon of dry parsley
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I own a restaurant and i make yam balls almost everyday but when i tried this recipe it was awesome all my guests who come for other continental dishes came for the yam balls that day. I tasted it and it was delicious.

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[@nolangustafson8172]

After buying yams and not sweet potatoes I was curious as what to do with them, although they weren’t the white ones that this recipe uses they still turned out great!!!! I’m so happy I made that mistake shopping now :)

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When I was a little girl, the saying “ every mistake is a new style” was a trending saying to highlight creativity! Sounds like that’s what you did here Gustafson! Thank you for sharing your feedback and for supporting 🙏🏾❤️

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These Are Really "High-End" Yam Croquettes!...Spent A Short Stint At Mfantsipim...(I Gather You're A Motowner)...The Yam Balls, On The Menu...If My Memory Serves Me Right...Used To Be So Heavy!! 2 Of Those "Bad Boys"...Could Keep Me Going For Days...Just On Water!! Now, I've Figured It Out!!! They, Omitted The "Fluffy" Egg White Part!! Dang!! Thanks Ms. Nanaaba! You Solved A Lifelong Puzzle Lol! On The Upside....Helped With The Muscles!...Have A Blessed Day! Be Well!

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I’m glad you love this recipe Wendell! it is one of my favorite creations🙏🏽 I agree, the protein packed nature of this recipe will certainly make the muscles happy 🙏🏽🥰 Yes, I’m a Motowner, 96 year group. 🙏🏽

[@AlexWilliams-qf3rp]

I would never have known you could make yam croquettes, since I'm not a fan of yam as such, bit you may have converted me...lol...thanks

[@truejoy3821]

Made these for my guest and oh man they loved!!!! The only thing I omitted was the egg white part..I didn’t have the hand mixer to whisk it up...but it came out out PERFECT!! Thank you so much

[@NanaabasKitchen]

True Joy, I appreciate your feedback dear 🙏🏾❤️ I’m happy you and your guests enjoyed these yam balls! 🙏🏾❤️

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Back again because almost a year later my guests remember this and requested for me to make some for them lol

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Omg. ..I've been waiting for this recipe forever.thank u thank u. The whisking of the egg white is a first.And the onions in the oil will diffuse great flavours.Great tip sissy. I'm the newest celebrated cooking sensation in my home now.Thanks to my eloquent master chef. You're the best. #numberOneFan

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I have a ghanaian family and they made this. They used chicken and it was very good. 👍👍

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I am definitely going to try this . it looks so yummy

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This is perfect

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hey ! babe l have tried this stuff for my guests this noon , was appraised and loved to have more for take always. your rendition was timely thnxx , love more

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Hmmm yummy yummy. Reminds me of when I was growing up in Ghana

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super yummy , looks so delicious !

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So nicely explained. Looks delicious

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Great recipe! They look amazing!!

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Thank you much Bethany! What did you like about the recipe? Would love some feedback! Thank you so much!!!!

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This look delicious definitely going to try it. Thx

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You’ll love them! You can even substitute with potatoes if you don’t have access to African yam. Thank you 🙏🏿👍🏽😘

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this looks so good! I have smoe yams I've been wanting to find a recipe for. I'm going to try this Thank you ! :)

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Looks very yummy. Can you please show how to make fish balls too, have some party coming up. Thank you

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Hi Ruth Mensah! Would you kindly let me know what you loved about this recipe? I would grateful all over again! Thank you so much!

[@ruthmensah7920]

The bell peppers, the herbs and all the good stuff were just the right pairing for your yam balls. Love it

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Thank you so much for the feedback Ruth Mensah! 🙏🏾🙂

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Can i use blender to blend thw egg white i dont have whisk

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You certainly can 🙏🏽😘

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Can I use potatoes?

[@oliviatiwaladeadedokun2929]

what if you don't get bread crumbs?

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but the background music at the beginning of the video seemed the food will be poisoned after it is ready 😂. any nigerian here? 🏃🏾‍♂️

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[@28fabrice]

Can I ask you please Is it possible to freeze uncooked and cook later on I have done too many! Thank you

[@NanaabasKitchen]

Rather fry them, and freeze them. Reheat for consumption 🤩

[@28fabrice]

@@NanaabasKitchen many thanks Had them last night Wow lovely Fried them with Ghee Absolutely lovely I'm hooked 😅 Thank you 😊

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This is what I get for "cheating" on my auntie Nanaaba recipes! 😪 I went with some else's recipe and my yam balls crumbled like the story about my billions in the bank! 😆😂😂 This one was perfect . I'm going to faithful from now on! 😂

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Can i prepare without eggs...I'm allergic to eggs

[@NanaabasKitchen]

Yes please 🙏🏽

[@Trigganometry12]

Hi, great recipe I'd like to give it a try, do you wait for the cooked yam to cool down before you start mixing it and cooking or is this unimportant?

[@NanaabasKitchen]

It’s best to mash the yam while it’s hot and soft. Then allow to cool before adding the fresh ingredients 🙏🏽😘

[@prettyangel3880]

Can I use Irish potato in place of yam?

[@NanaabasKitchen]

Certainly! It will be very successful with Irish potatoes! Let me know how it turns out. Thankbyou😘

[@rejoicenarzah3061]

Can i plsease use flour instead of bread Crumps

[@NanaabasKitchen]

Yes yes you may.👌 it will give it a crunchy crust😋yummy!

[@nadirahcroom1938]

What kind of yam can I buy in the States for this recipe

[@NanaabasKitchen]

I used Ghana yams purchased from a Ghanaian grocery shop. You may use potatoes in place of the yams.

[@ugonmaprecious1871]

Please ma help me with the ingredients

[@NanaabasKitchen]

It’s listed in the description box

[@WriteSoul]

what is the quantity of shrimps that you need?

[@NanaabasKitchen]

* 1/2 cup shrimps (deveined, shelled, cut into small pieces)

[@WriteSoul]

@@NanaabasKitchen thank you so much, I can't wait to make these, I managed to buy yams at a afro-caribbean store near where I live. Your recipes are amazing!

[@NanaabasKitchen]

Niki, I’m excited for you! You’ll love the yam croquettes 🙏🏿❤️

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@@NanaabasKitchen I made them and they were a big hit, thank you. We live in the UK but are from South Africa so your recipe's are amazing and just the kind of food we love. I look forward to checking out your other videos. Lv niki xx

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Niki, thank you for trying the recipe 🙏🏾 I’m really happy you and your family enjoyed it!!! I also appreciate your support 🙏🏾💕

[@Jules-cw1ce]

Hi Nanaaba, do you cook the shrimps first? Thank you!

[@NanaabasKitchen]

The shrimps are uncooked so they don’t get over cooked when the yam balls are fried. Thank you😘

[@loisdaniels6778]

Can you use Japanese yams?

[@NanaabasKitchen]

You certainly can👌🏾Thank you!!

[@loisdaniels6778]

Nanaaba's Kitchen thank you for responding! Sadly we have no African markets but I’m soooo interested in African cuisine......vegan never looked so good! I’m locked in!🥰

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Thank you and I hope to inspire you with more recipes coming up shortly🙏🏾✌🏾

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[@williamorleans1]

As a kid my Grandma made some for me and my kid brother and I remember she used corned beef not shrimp. Is that OK ??

[@NanaabasKitchen]

Yes, you may use any protein of your choice and the shrimp was amazing. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@ouridatagnit8820]

Where are the ingredients

[@GladysRWhite]

I have a question, what you call "yams" looks like cassava to me. Is it starchy? The sweet potatoes I know don't look like that. Thank you!

[@NanaabasKitchen]

Yes, they’re starchy, and are more like a cross between potatoes and cassava. They do not have sweetness like in sweet potatoes 🙏

[@GladysRWhite]

@@NanaabasKitchen + Thank you so much for your response! We don't have them then around here! sniff! I´'ll try to make your recipe with cassava and potatoes. It looks delicious!

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You don't breath you talk so fast

[@NanaabasKitchen]

That’s a first lol! Thanks for watching dear 🙏🏾

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@@NanaabasKitchen it was great