Sweet Potato Mash

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 flavour. Many people are replacing regular potatoes with sweet potatoes. When it comes to nutrition, sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins A and C.

Sweet potato mash is considered an ideal side dish for holiday feasts such as Christmas dinners and Thanksgiving. It can also complement family barbecues. This versatile dish can be customized in numerous ways. The addition of roasted garlic will enhance the sweet flavours of this dish whilst adding a subtle savouriness. In cases where you are enjoying an Asian feast, consider adding a touch of soy sauce along with hoisin sauce to give the sweet potato mash a boost of flavour.

Ingredients

Sweet potato, Butter, White pepper, Salt.

Sweet potatoes are a root vegetable that come in three variations which are white, purple and orange sweet potatoes. The orange sweet potatoes are the sweeter than the white and purple ones. Choose fresh sweet potatoes with a firm texture. Larger sweet potatoes have a consistent flavour. 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 flavour of the sweet potatoes, you can add milk or cream to increase the richness of this dish. White pepper and salt are added in minimal amounts to complement the natural flavours 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. Prepare a large pot that can fit all the sweet potatoes. Add water and bring to a boil. Add the sweet potatoes and boil them for fifteen to twenty minutes, or until they are completely soft.

Poke one of the sweet potatoes with a fork to see if it is fully cooked. For convenience, you can use a handheld immersion blender puree the sweet potatoes. Alternatively, you can use a potato masher or you can use a simple fork. After mixing, add in three tablespoons of butter and continue to blend the mixture. In conclusion, sweet potatoes are a great alternative to many side dishes, it is simple to make and takes a minimal amount of time.

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, dinner rolls, or cornbread.

How to store and reheat Sweet potato mash?

Storing sweet potato mash is a straightforward process. Once the sweet potato mash has cooled to room temperature, transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the fridge. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days and in the deep freeze for up to three months. It is best to use the microwave to reheat the sweet potato mash for convenience. You can also reheat in a pan on a stovetop. Just make sure to add a little bit of butter to avoid the mash from sticking to the pan.