Ingredients

• 1 medium tuber of royal yam
• A handful of fresh basil
• ½ tsp salt
• 300ml vegetable oil

Directions

1. Cut the yam into three portions, peel and cut into stripes, wash and set aside
2. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat, carefully add the yam, the fresh basil and fry until slightly golden and crisp
3. Take out and drain excess oil on a kitchen paper tissue
4. Sprinkle salt and toss to coat evenly
5. Basil fried yam ready to serve