Name: Sweet Potato Mash
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 Large Sweet potatoes; 3 Tbsp Butter; 1 litre Tap water (- to boil the sweet potatoes.); 1/2 tsp White pepper; 1/2 tsp Salt

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Sweet potato mash is a delicious and easy side dish that adds warmth and comfort to your main meals. Made from boiled sweet potatoes, this mash has a creamy texture with a naturally sweet flavor.

This versatile dish can be customized in several ways. If you want to add a little heat, consider adding roasted garlic, which will enhance the sweet flavors of this dish whilst adding a subtle savouriness. If you are enjoying an Asian feast, add a touch of soy sauce and hoisin sauce to boost the flavor.

Ingredients

Sweet potato, Butter, White pepper, Salt.

Sweet potatoes are a root vegetable that comes in three varieties: white, purple, and orange. Orange sweet potatoes are sweeter than white and purple ones. Choosing sweet potatoes with a firm texture will yield a smoother mash.

Larger sweet potatoes have a more consistent flavor than the smaller ones. If you’re using the white or purple sweet potatoes, consider adding a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup for added sweetness. Butter enhances the creamy flavor of the sweet potatoes. You can add milk or cream to enhance the mash’s richness. White pepper and salt are added in minimal amounts to complement the natural flavors of the sweet potato mash.

Instructions

Cut off both tips of the sweet potatoes and peel the skin. Then, cut them into one-inch cubes. Once the sweet potatoes are cubed, lightly rinse them in the running water. Add water and bring to a boil. Add the sweet potatoes and boil them for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are completely tender.

To check if the sweet potatoes are fully cooked, poke the sweet potato with a fork. For convenience, a handheld immersion blender works great for pureeing them, but you can also use a potato masher. Once you’ve mashed the sweet potatoes, stir in three tablespoons of butter and keep blending until you achieve the right consistency.

What can you Serve with Sweet Potato mash?

Sweet potato mash is a lovely, fulfilling, and comforting side dish that pairs well with a variety of main dishes. Some great options to pair with sweet potato mash are roasted chicken, Grilled steak, Roasted vegetables, Lentil or Chickpea soup, and Dinner rolls.

How to store Sweet Potato mash?

Storing sweet potato mash is a simple process. After the sweet potato mash cools to room temperature, transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. The mash can be kept in the refrigerator for up to four days and in the freezer for up to three months. To reheat the sweet potato mash, use a microwave. Alternatively, it can be reheated in a pan on a stovetop, with the addition of a small amount of butter to prevent sticking to the pan.

Sweet Potato Mash

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Servings:

Calories: 43kcal

Author: thetastejournal.com

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Ingredients

▢ 2 Large Sweet potatoes
▢ 3 Tbsp Butter
▢ 1 litre Tap water – to boil the sweet potatoes.

Spices

▢ 1/2 tsp White pepper
▢ 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients: Clean the sweet potatoes by cutting off the tips and peeling the skin. Cut the sweet potatoes into one-inch cubes, and then rinse them in running water.
Boil the sweet potatoes: Add water to a large pot and bring to a boil. Then, add the sweet potatoes and boil for 15 minutes, or until they are tender and fully cooked.
Blend the sweet potatoes: Use a handheld immersion blender and blend the sweet potatoes. When they are pureed, add three tablespoons of butter and continue mixing until everything is well combined.