Sweet potato balls

This simple snack is easy to make and all the ingredients are likely to be found in your kitchen store. Sweet potato balls make an inexpensive snack to serve for breakfast, evening tea or whenever one is hungry.

2 or 3 large sweet potatoes
Sugar to taste
1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
4 or more slices of bread
A pinch of salt
2 eggs
Oil for shallow frying

1. Peel the sweet potatoes and boil with a pinch of salt.

2. Meanwhile, make dry breadcrumbs by toasting the slices of bread in a toaster or on a metal rack over a charcoal stove on very low heat, until well browned. Crush the pieces of toast with the end of a rolling pin to make fine breadcrumbs.

3. When the potatoes are cooked, drain and mash with a little sugar to taste and 1 tsp of cinnamon, if using.

4. Put in the fridge until well chilled.

5. Beat the eggs well in a small bowl. Put the breadcrumbs on a plate.
6. Form the mashed sweet potatoes into balls. Dip first into the egg and then roll in the breadcrumbs until well covered.

7. Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the sweet potato balls until golden-brown. Drain and serve.