Koliko & Sauce Pimentée (Crispy Fried Yam Wedges with Spiced Beans & Tomato Salsa) – Authentic Togo Recipe
Crisp Lomé street-food yam wedges served hot with savory beans and zesty ginger-tomato salsa.
- Country of Origin
- 🇹🇬 Togo (West Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Golden crunchy fried yam or sweet potato wedges, Simmered black-eyed peas, Fiery roasted tomato, Fresh ginger, Garlic
Ingredients for Koliko & Sauce Pimentée (Crispy Fried Yam Wedges with Spiced Beans & Tomato Salsa) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) golden crunchy fried yam or sweet potato wedges, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups simmered black-eyed peas, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup fiery roasted tomato
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh ginger
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Togo seasoning (garlic, chili, sea salt)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and fresh ginger for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add golden crunchy fried yam or sweet potato wedges and simmered black-eyed peas along with garlic, chili, sea salt, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with fiery roasted tomato and serve straight from the skillet.