Ojojo
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Ojojo is a savory Yoruba fried snack that is made from water yams (Isu Ewura).[1][2][3]It is common among the Ijebu.[3][4][5] Ojojo has health benefits.[6] Water yams are a type of yams with higher water content. They are grated to make the batter for ojojo. In the batter, pepper, crayfish powder, garlic, onion, bullion cube and other spices are added.[7] No water is added. Dried shredded fish can also be added to the ojojo batter.[8] It is deep fried in oil and has a round shape. Ojojo can be eaten with Akara and Eko or Akamu. It can also be eaten with Garri, custard, hot pap (Ogi) or oatmeal.[9]
References
[edit]- ↑ Souldeliciouz (2015-02-27). "How to make Ojojo/Water Yam Balls (Yoruba Dish)". Souldeliciouz Kitchen. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
- ↑ Udevi, Obiamaka Angela (2019-12-07). "Recipe for the Snack, Ojojo". Connectnigeria Articles. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
- 1 2 Apata, O. C.; Oyewole, A. R. (May 2021). "Packaging and acceptability of yam balls (ojojo) among visitors to Agodi gardens in Oyo State, Nigeria". ISSN 2276-8297.
- ↑ "Ojojo Recipe – Favourite Ijebu Dish!!!". sisiyemmie.com. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
- ↑ "Ojojo (Wateryam Fritters)". Ounje Aladun. 2018-04-25. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
- ↑ Awoyale, Wasiu; Saliu, Lateefat Oluwakemi; Sanni, Lateef Oladimeji (2024). "Effects of frying temperature and time on the textural attributes and sensory acceptability of fried Dioscorea alata mash (Ojojo)". Food Science and Preservation. 31 (5): 763–772. doi:10.11002/fsp.2024.31.5.763. ISSN 3022-5485.
- ↑ "Nigerian Ojojo (Yam Fritters) | Quick Teatime snack". sizzlingtastebuds.com. 2014-09-16. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
- ↑ "Ojojo Recipe". Afrolems Nigerian Food Blog. 2013-06-26. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
- ↑ Jemimah, Sisi (2016-01-22). "Ojojo - Yam Fritters". Sisi Jemimah. Retrieved 2026-01-09.