Mashed Yam (Cape Verde Islands) Pure De Inhame

Ingredients

• 5 cups yams, pieces cooked
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature
• salt, to taste
• 1 egg yolk, beaten
• nutmeg, for dusting

Directions

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. 2

   Puree the cooked yam pieces by putting them through a food mill.

3. 3

   Gradually add the beaten egg, the butter, and the salt, mixing well to make sure that all the ingredients are blended.

4. 4

   Spoon the mashed yam into an ovenproof cassserole, and paint the top with the beaten egg yolk.

5. 5

   Place casserole in the oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

6. 6

   Top with a few gratings of nutmeg and serve hot.