Fried Puna Yam with Chofi (Turkey Tail) & Shito

Crisp white yam steak fries served with spicy fried turkey tail and black shito

Estimated Cost GH₵ 32.00 per serving

Prep & Cook ⏱ 25 mins 10m prep • 15m cook

Difficulty Easy & Quick Home kitchen

Servings

GH₵ 64.00

🇬🇭 Cultural Story & Culinary Context

"Street-style indulgence. Thick-cut puna yam fries crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, served with deeply seasoned, crispy fried turkey tail (tsofi) and pungent black pepper shito."

— Chef Eric Adjepong, Ghana to the World

🛒 Ingredients Checklist

• For 2 servings

Yam Chips

peeled and sliced into steak fries Puna yam ~GH₵ 18.00
3 cups Oil for frying ~GH₵ 10.00

Chofi & Sauce

fried crispy Seasoned turkey tail (tsofi) ~GH₵ 25.00
condiments Shito & fresh green pepper sauce ~GH₵ 6.00

Market Total: GH₵ 64.00

Preparation & Cooking Steps

Follow Chef Adjepong's exact techniques for authentic flavor

3 Steps

Soak Yam

Soak yam slices in salted water for 10 mins; pat completely dry.

Fry

Fry yam in hot 375°F oil until crisp and pale golden; fry seasoned turkey tail until crispy.

Serve

Drain on paper towels, sprinkle sea salt, and serve with shito.

🥣

Enjoy your breakfast! Serve warm and take a moment to savor Ghanaian morning heritage.

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