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Oto (Mashed Yams with Eggs)

 
Ingredients
  • 2 cups mashed yams, or mashed white potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons grated onions
  • 3/4 cup melted palm oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ripe tomato, peeled and diced (optional)
  • 6 hard-boiled eggs

Method
  • Boil yams or potatoes, then mashed smoothly with a fork; or, prepare instant mashed potatoes using directions on package, but using water instead of milk.
  • Prepare gravy in a saucepan by flying onions and seasoning in palm oil.
  • Add tomatoes if desired. Remove from heat. Mash 2 egg yolks and stir into gravy.
  • Stir gravy into mashed yams and mix well until color is even.
  • Empty into a bowl and decorate with remaining whole eggs.