SWEET POTATO & RAISIN SALAD

Sweet Potato & Raisin Salad image

Provided by AfricanFoodNetwork

Categories African

Time 1h10m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup raisins
1 lb sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups water
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
3 saffron threads, crumbled (to taste)

Steps:

Place raisins into a bowl, cover with boiling water, and let stand to plump.
Place sweet potatoes into a saucepan, cover with 2 cups water, and bring to a boil.
Add honey, butter, salt, cinnamon, black pepper, turmeric, and saffron to potatoes; reduce heat to low.
Simmer until potatoes are tender but not mushy, 8 to 10 minutes.
Drain raisins and stir into sweet potato mixture.
Continue to simmer until mixture has thickened, about 10 more minutes.
Let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.7, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 81.9, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 0.5