Southern-fried Louisiana Yam Chips
Contributed by: Chris WebAdmin. of RecipesNow.com
Ingredients:
- 4 yams (sweet potatoes)
- Vegetable shortening for deep frying
- Salt
Directions:
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 large, deep skillet (or in a deep-fat fryer), melt shortening to a depth of 2 to 3
inches and heat to 365 F on a deep-fat thermometer. Drain the yams and pat dry with paper towels.
Working with about one-third of the yam slices at a time, slip the slices into the hot shortening.
Fry, turning as needed to cook evenly, until golden brown, five to eight minutes. Using a slotted
spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain briefly, then place on a platter and sprinkle with salt.
Serve hot.
Serving Size: Serves 4 to 6
