Ingredients
sweet potato
as needed
Equipment
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Pot or Steamer
Instructions
- You may peel and remove the ends of your sweet potato but you can also leave the skin on as it is edible.
- Cut into same sized pieces.
- Steam or boil until soft.
Notes
Tip
When selecting, choose sweet potatoes that are well formed, have smooth skin and are uniform in colour.
Variation
Mashed: Steam and mash for pies, pie toppings, lentil burgers or baby foods. Add them to scones and soups.
Variation
Roasted: Drizzle with olive oil and roast in the oven like you would pumpkin and potatoes.
Variation
Deep fried: Slice into extra thin slices or batons. Soak in cold water for an hour, dry them off and deep fry them in hot oil for chips.
Variation
Barbecued: Cut into thick disks and throw them on the hot plate.
Variation
Stuffed: Stuff with a mince mixture and bake in the oven.
Storage
Keep them in a cool, dark place. Do not store in the refrigerator.
