Gluten-Free Wasa Wasa with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Instructions

1. 1Peel the about 910 g of Yam and cut them into 2.54 cm cubes. Place the yam cubes in a large heavy-bottomed pot and add enough water to cover them. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the yam is fork-tender. Drain the yam well.
2. 2Mash the drained yam in the pot using a potato masher or a fork until it is smooth. Gradually add the 1/2 cup of Cassava Flour to the mashed yam, mixing thoroughly until a cohesive mixture forms.
3. 3Slowly add the 2 cups of Water to the yam and cassava flour mixture while stirring continuously. Continue mixing until you achieve a smooth, pliable dough consistency. If the dough seems too sticky, add a little more cassava flour, one tablespoon at a time, until it's manageable.
4. 4Take about 2 tablespoons of the dough at a time and roll it between your palms to form small balls, about 2.54 cm in diameter. Place the formed balls on a clean plate.
5. 5While the yam is boiling, prepare the peanut sauce. In a blender, combine the 1 cup of Groundnuts (Peanuts), 1/2 medium Onion (roughly chopped), 2 medium Tomatoes (roughly chopped), 1/2 small Scotch Bonnet Pepper (stem removed, seeds removed for less heat if desired), 1 teaspoon Ginger (peeled and roughly chopped), and 2 cloves Garlic (peeled). Blend until you have a smooth paste, adding a tablespoon or two of water if needed to help the blender.
6. 6Heat the 2 tablespoons of Vegetable Oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat (176.7°C / 175°C). Add the blended peanut paste to the hot oil. Cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the raw smell disappears.
7. 7Add the 1 teaspoon of Salt to the peanut sauce. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce is fragrant and has a rich aroma. If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in a little more water, a tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
8. 8To serve, place the wasa wasa balls on a plate and spoon the spicy peanut sauce over them.

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