RED CHILE RUBBED SWEET POTATOES WITH GREEN ONION VINAIGRETTE

Red Chile Rubbed Sweet Potatoes with Green Onion Vinaigrette image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

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3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup freshly chopped green onion, green parts only, plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup canola oil
6 tablespoons ancho chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 sweet potatoes, scrubbed, par-cooked and slice into 1-inch thick slices, skin left on
Canola oil
Freshly chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

For the vinaigrette:
Blend the vinegar, water, onion, cilantro, honey, salt and pepper, to taste, in a blender until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil and blend until emulsified.
For the potatoes:
Whisk together the chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, sugar, salt and pepper, to taste, in a small bowl.
Heat the grill over medium-high heat.
Brush the potato slices with oil on both sides and season with the spice rub on one side. Skewer 2 slices of the potatoes onto 2 skewers (so the potatoes lay flat) and place on the grill, rub side down and cook until golden brown and a crust has formed, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the skewers over and continue grilling until the second side is golden brown and the potatoes are just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Remove to a platter and immediately drizzle with green onion vinaigrette, green onions and chopped cilantro.