Yam Salad

Yam Salad Recipe

Name: Yam Salad

Origin: Nigeria

Ingredients:

• Fresh yam (peeled and cut into small cubes)
• salt
• cooking oil spray
• sausages (sliced and fried)
• onion (chopped)
• bell peppers in mixed colours (diced)
• fresh parsley (chopped)
• mayonnaise
• milk
• seasoning

Steps:

1. Peel the yam and cut it into small, evenly sized cubes, then wash the cubed yam thoroughly under cold running water to remove excess starch, which helps achieve a crispier result in the air fryer
2. Transfer the washed yam cubes into a pot, add water and salt, and parboil on medium heat until the yam is cooked halfway through, it should be slightly firm and not yet fully tender when pierced with a fork, as it will continue cooking in the air fryer
3. Drain off the water completely, then season the parboiled yam cubes with salt and any preferred seasoning and toss to coat evenly
4. Transfer the seasoned yam into the air fryer basket in a single layer, spray lightly with cooking oil, and air fry at 200 degrees Celsius for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the outside of each cube is lightly golden, crispy, and caramelised while the inside remains soft and fluffy
5. While the yam air fries, slice the sausages and fry them in a pan until golden brown and cooked through, then set aside to cool
6. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with a splash of milk and stir together until smooth and slightly looser in consistency than plain mayonnaise
7. In a large mixing bowl, combine the air-fried yam cubes, fried sausages, chopped onion, diced bell peppers, and chopped parsley
8. Pour the mayonnaise and milk mixture over the ingredients and toss everything together gently but thoroughly until all the components are evenly coated and combined
9. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed
10. Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly before serving for a cooler, firmer texture