Mashed Yams with Eggs

Description

• Cooking time: 45 minutes
• Serves 2 to 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups mashed yams, or mashed white potatoes
• 2 tablespoons grated onions
• ¾ cup melted palm oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 ripe tomato, peeled and diced (optional)
• 6 hard-boiled eggs

Procedures

1. 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.
2. Prepare gravy in a saucepan by flying onions and seasoning in palm oil.
3. Add tomatoes if desired.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Mash 2 egg yolks and stir into gravy.
6. Stir gravy into mashed yams and mix well until color is even.
7. Empty into a bowl and decorate with remaining whole eggs.