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Nigerian Yam Fritters (Cheesy Yam and Corn Fritters)

By Chioma 8 Comments

cheesy yam and corn frittersI had some leftover boiled yam which i turned into this yummy delicacy for my kids, and I’m so glad i tried out this idea that came to my mind.  Yam and Corn Fritters is a delicious Nigerian snack/meal, full of cheesy goodness that you should add to your kids meal list.

Yam can be boring to kids but i bet you they will love eating this new one. I used ingredients that will make it sweet and enjoyable just like the yam croquette.

Try Yam and corn fritters with fresh corn, now that the corn season is upon us. I bet you, the milky taste of fresh corn will sure beat the sweetcorn i used in this recipe. This will make an awesome and filling lunchbox meal for the kids and a handy snack for your toddler. Make it a breakfast or dinner with pap.

Cheesy Yam and Corn Fritters Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 slices cooked yam (Allow yam to cool well or cook the night before)
  • 2 tbsps flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sweet or fresh cooked corn
  • 1 sprig spring onion (chopped thinly)
  • 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 or 2 leaves of nchuanwu/effirin/basil or scent leaf (chopped thinly)
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup of oil for each frying.
cheesy yam and corn fritters
Grated yam mixed with cheese, corn and other ingredients

Method:

  1. Grate the yam into a bowl using the small holes of your box grater. Mix in the flour, spring onions, leaves and salt.
  2. In another bowl beat the eggs, add the milk and vanilla to it. Fold into the flour and gently mix to combine.
  3. Add the corn and cheese and give it a final gentle stir.
  4. Heat oil in a pan on medium heat and once heated, scoop small mixtures into the pan. Allow to fry for about a minute and flip the other side. Add more oil to the pan before frying the next batches.
  5. Drain on a paper towel and serve alone or with any other accompaniment.
cheesy yam and corn fritters
Cooking in the pan

Filed Under: 1-3 years, All Recipes, Breakfast Recipes, Fingerfoods, Lunchbox Ideas, Snacks, Toddler Recipes & Family Foods, Yam Recipes

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Anny says

    27th May 2016 at 8:36 am

    What kind of milk did you use for this

    Reply
    • Chioma says

      29th May 2016 at 4:55 am

      Anny, i used evaporated milk…will update it now.

  2. Ebele says

    27th May 2016 at 1:26 pm

    nne biko, can u do a video for ur recipes, or a step by step picture look on the process

    Reply
    • Chioma says

      29th May 2016 at 4:58 am

      Ebele, i am really not good with photography and video. Some recipe ideas come spontaneously to me and i forget to take pictures while cooking. I wish i have someone that will be doing that, while i concentrate on cooking.I will surely get to that one day as i am learning everything by my self. If you require any clarification, pleas feel free to ask it either here or by email to [email protected] anytime. Thanks so much for visiting the blog.

  3. Yemmie Hushin says

    10th June 2016 at 6:24 pm

    Where can I get cheddar cheese please? Or can it be optional? Any substitute? Too much questions…..sooo sowie… I love new n unique recipes. … God bless you

    Reply
    • Chioma says

      10th June 2016 at 6:33 pm

      Yemmie, it is supermarkets depending on where you are…i made enquiries and they are very available in Nigeria. It is also optional but i love the taste it gave the yam.

  4. Florence says

    14th August 2021 at 3:49 am

    Nice recipe will surely give it a try can I use some vanilla flavour for cake?

    Reply
    • Chioma says

      14th August 2021 at 6:03 am

      Thank you. Yes you can

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