Mashed Yams with Eggs

Ingredients

 * 1) 2 cups mashed yams, or mashed white potatoes
 * 2) 2 tablespoons grated onions
 * 3) 3/4 cup melted palm oil
 * 4) Salt and pepper to taste
 * 5) 1 ripe tomato, peeled and diced (optional)
 * 6) 6 hard-boiled eggs

Directions
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. Prepare gravy in a saucepan by flying onions and seasoning in palm oil. Add tomatoes if desired. Remove from heat. Mash 2 egg yolks and stir into gravy. Stir gravy into mashed yams and mix well until color is even.Empty into a bowl and decorate with remaining whole eggs.

Serves 2 to 4 Cooking time: 45 minutes