I get to explore a different country each month for my snack-sampling program, Cultural Cuisine. Nigeria is our featured culture 
for June – we’re changing up We Are Maine to include Nigerian drums, costumes, masks, groceries, and more! Be sure to check out the changes, as well as family pictures of the Mokemes, our We Are Maine family with roots in Nigeria. You may or may not know that yams are kind of a big deal in Nigeria! Every fall most Nigerian cultures have a Yam Festival, celebrating the bounty of the growing season and all to be thankful for. (Sound a little like Thanksgiving?) North American yams are significantly different than yams found in Africa, but the following is a fun recipe to incorporate yams into your daily snack. Yams are chock-full of fiber and vitamin A, so they’re kind of like potato chips — but way healthier! Click here for a full list of our programs about Nigeria.
| Yam Chips While our yams are not the same as those in Africa, you can still make this tasty snack that is similar to what kids might make in Nigeria! | |
| Ingredients:
2 sweet potatoes, peeled |
Directions:
Peel sweet potatoes and yam. Slice the peeled sweet potatoes thinly. Place in bowl and coat with oil and salt. Arrange slices on a baking sheet covered with parchment or sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes on one side. Flip chips. Bake for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool before serving. |
Visit our We Are Maine Nigerian table to learn about food, spices, family life and more!
