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

Directions

 * 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.