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Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by vinegurl(op): 7:14am On May 06, 2018
deeway200:
I can eat ifoko also known as ikokore anytime, anyway. in fact, it makes me detest porridge
Ahw! Maybe it's the method of preparation, I have a better way of preparing it and you will sure love it.
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by vinegurl(op): 7:17am On May 06, 2018
Laysmt001:
This have been saving life since 1602

It's chemistry with cold pap is overwhelmingly beautiful. Mu mouth has started salivating already
Hahahah. You really know the thing well well. You better have some now before you start bringing out saliva unknowingly grin
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by ican2020: 7:17am On May 06, 2018
Offpoint:
it seems to me UBA have gone mad..
they'll credit you N7 and debit N56 for card maintenance, and N65 for USSD the next day... they're mad.
.....................
op of all days na today wey I promised God to fast na him you put this kinda temptation for my front? and you believe sey you go make heaven? grin
Close the account and port to GTB or any other bank
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by vinegurl(op): 7:18am On May 06, 2018
Lordave:
Yam and custard?

Isn't that a unbalanced diethuh
No sir, it will go and balance in your stomach
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by Nobody: 7:25am On May 06, 2018
Ate dis correct food last in oke ira ogba.. Used to buy like 10pieces for N1.. Neva seen one in abuja since 2002 tho...
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by GrammarNazi1(m): 7:30am On May 06, 2018
Lordave:
Yam and custard?

Isn't that a unbalanced diethuh
...an unbalanced...
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by GrammarNazi1(m): 7:33am On May 06, 2018
Laysmt001:
This have been saving life since 1602

It's chemistry with cold pap is overwhelmingly beautiful. Mu mouth has started salivating already
This has...
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by Firgemachar: 7:33am On May 06, 2018
vinegurl:
Then you don't go out often and maybe you're not a Yoruba.
It's an Ekiti (Ikere) delicacy. Are you from Ekiti?
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by ayaomen(f): 7:38am On May 06, 2018
Add egg and milk and you won't regret it
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by ayaomen(f): 7:40am On May 06, 2018
cutefergiee:
Ate dis correct food last in oke ira ogba.. Used to buy like 10pieces for N1.. Neva seen one in abuja since 2002 tho...
you dont have to buy out, you can fry yourself
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by Nobody: 7:48am On May 06, 2018
smiley Nice! Thanks @op ...will try this sometime but with regular yam. Don't like water yam embarassed
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by Nobody: 7:49am On May 06, 2018
ayaomen:
Add egg and milk and you won't regret it
and shrimps...yum yum tongue
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by Nobody: 7:50am On May 06, 2018
ayaomen:
you dont have to buy out, you can fry yourself
Maybe I can save dis page for someone to do it for me wen d tym comes...
I will let dat pass for now
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by nemynely(m): 7:58am On May 06, 2018
Ojojo and custard! What a combo! Carbs and more carbs! What happened to ojojo and beans(agoyin/oloyin/olodo)/fried bean cake/boiled bean cake(moimoi)? huh huh huh
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by omoiyalayi(m): 8:07am On May 06, 2018
Oh my God op God bless you real good

I miss that stuff

I remember when I was growing up it used to be my daily delicacy

Sweeter than akara & it's not common, I ve nt seen it anywhere else apart 4rm my town (ILESA) I think am going 2 prepare it someday

Ojojo all the way
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by sonety2k(m): 8:42am On May 06, 2018
cool
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by Blakenails(m): 8:56am On May 06, 2018
Lordave:
Yam and custard?
Isn't that a unbalanced diethuh
your grammar is unbalanced
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by vinegurl(op): 9:04am On May 06, 2018
cutefergiee:
Ate dis correct food last in oke ira ogba.. Used to buy like 10pieces for N1.. Neva seen one in abuja since 2002 tho...
Lol! 10 pieces for N1, that was then.Well, It's not actually common in Abuja
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by vinegurl(op): 9:06am On May 06, 2018
omoiyalayi:
Oh my God op God bless you real good

I miss that stuff

I remember when I was growing up it used to be my daily delicacy

Sweeter than akara & it's not common, I ve nt seen it anywhere else apart 4rm my town (ILESA) I think am going 2 prepare it someday

Ojojo all the way
Ojojo brings back childhood memories. You're welcome.
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by vinegurl(op): 9:07am On May 06, 2018
BlaqCoffee109:
smiley Nice! Thanks @op ...will try this sometime but with regular yam. Don't like water yam embarassed
.
You're welcome
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by vinegurl(op): 9:08am On May 06, 2018
ayaomen:
Add egg and milk and you won't regret it
I will try this version too very soon, thanks for the suggestion
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by vinegurl(op): 9:08am On May 06, 2018
Firgemachar:
It's an Ekiti (Ikere) delicacy. Are you from Ekiti?
Nope!
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by vinegurl(op): 9:10am On May 06, 2018
hezy4real01:
More pepper need to be added
Mine was too hot, I couldn't tolerate much
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by nowpresence(f): 9:11am On May 06, 2018
we don't know it here in warri
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by vinegurl(op): 9:14am On May 06, 2018
Offpoint:
it seems to me UBA have gone mad..
they'll credit you N7 and debit N56 for card maintenance, and N65 for USSD the next day... they're mad.
.....................
op of all days na today wey I promised God to fast na him you put this kinda temptation for my front? and you believe sey you go make heaven? grin
Lol!sos sorry brotherly, try and resist the temptation. Pls don't go and join my head with Baba God oo. Continue with your fast.
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by Nobody: 9:19am On May 06, 2018
vinegurl:
Lol! 10 pieces for N1, that was then.Well, It's not actually common in Abuja
Very Longtym ago.. Talk abt d 90s wen there was still a country... Den dankua used to be 5 for N1.. Pito drink used to be 50kobo.. Wen Ekanna Gowon( gowon nail) used to be 10kobo.. Wen kulikuki used to b 10k for 1.. Wen agege bread was as low as N5 at pencinema agege.. Wen suco was d milo.. Wen cowbell came out wt sachet milk from N5 etc... There really was a country
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by Thewesterner(m): 9:25am On May 06, 2018
God bless you for this thread
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by Ayorella77(m): 9:39am On May 06, 2018
I'm salivating already. Thumbs up�
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by Iranoladun(f): 9:42am On May 06, 2018
vinegurl:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN9bO1xdYVI


Ojojo, which is also called “water yam fritters or water yam akara”, is a common street food in Nigeria, you get to find this recipe a lot in Lagos and other Yoruba states. If you have never eaten any water yam recipes before, it will be nice to start with Ojojo.
These crunchy yam fritters are indeed tasty and easy to make in the comfort of your home; all you need is your fresh water yam and very few veggies and seasonings. I love to have Ojojo with custard, but you can still pair it with pap or oatmeal or enjoy ojojo just the way it is like your regular snacks.
Follow the steps below and also watch the video above to see how to make Nigerian Ojojo.


Ojojo Ingredients

1. 1 medium sized water yam
2. 1 scotch bonnet pepper, chopped
3. 1 medium onion, chopped
4. 1 stick of spring onion, chopped
5. 1 teaspoon of all-purpose seasoning
6. Salt to taste
7. Enough oil for frying

Steps on How to Prepare Ojojo


1. Peel off the water yam skin using a knife, cut into chunks and rinse in water.
2. Use hand held grater with tiny holes to grate the yam chunks into a bowl.
3. Season the water yam paste with all-purpose seasoning, onions, spring onions, pepper and salt.
4. Using your hand, mix the yam paste thoroughly until all the seasonings and the veggies are incorporated.
5. On a medium- high heat, heat up oil in a pan deep enough to fry all the water yam paste.
6. Once the oil is heated, use your fingers to scoop the water yam paste forming a ball with the paste and gently drop in the hot oil.
7. Repeat this process multiple times and don’t over crowd the pan, fry each side of water yam balls for 3 minutes, and then use a slotted
spoon to flip the balls to the next side to fry as well.
8. Once you notice the edges turning slightly brown and the balls looks crisp on the outside, it means they are fried. Remove the water yam
from the oil and drain on paper towels, repeat the same process with the remaining water yam paste until you are done with everything.
9. Ojojo is ready, serve hot with Custard or Akamu.
Add mackerel fish (Titus fish) or sardine, or egg or shrimp and your Ojojo will be transformed
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by scholes0(m): 10:12am On May 06, 2018
This thing sweet die. Made from Ewura (Water yam)

It has a unique taste different from Akara.
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by bigtt76(f): 10:16am On May 06, 2018
Love it. I used to prepare it anytime I make Ikokore ...a yoruba delicacy made from grated water yam and made into a porridge. I use the left over fritters to make ojojo....so sweet. Thanks for the memories. kiss
Re: Ojojo Recipe: How To Prepare Nigerian Ojojo (water Yam Fritters) by ogorwyne(f): 10:58am On May 06, 2018
I have never come across this before.
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