SWEET POTATO COOKED IN GINGER SYRUP

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In this recipe, sweet potatoes are cooked in a ginger syrup to make a country-style dessert.

Provided by wiley

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 quart water
1 (1/2 inch) piece ginger, peeled and sliced
1 cup palm sugar

Steps:

  • Combine the sweet potatoes with the water in a pot and soak for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the potatoes from the water. Bring the water to a boil and return the potatoes to the boiling water with the ginger slices. Cook the potatoes at a boil until fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir the sugar into the water until completely dissolved. Remove the sweet potatoes to individual bowls and spoon the ginger syrup over the potatoes to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.8 calories, Carbohydrate 74.2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 1.6 g, Sodium 53.2 mg, Sugar 59.9 g

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