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Nigerian Cocoyam Chips

Nigerian cocoyam chips, popularly called kokoro in Yoruba, are a type of chips made with cocoyam (taro root).

Ingredients

  • Cocoyam
  • Salt
  • Vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1
    Wash cocoyam with water, and peel the tuber. Rinse twice to remove dirt, then thinly slice it to your desired shape.
  2. 2
    Put the sliced cocoyam in a pot, then season with salt. Toss well to season all of the cocoyam.
  3. 3
    Preheat the frying pan enough vegetable oil for deep frying. Add the cocoyam slices, working in batches if needed, and fry until crisp.
  4. 4
    Drain the cocoyam chips of excess oil, and serve.

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