Best Tropical Baked Kumala Recipes

TROPICAL BAKED KUMALA

Steps:

• Wash the kumala and dry well. Trim the ends. Rub the kumala with oil and place on a baking tray. Cook at 200oC for 45-50 minutes or until well cooked. Alternatively prick the kumara with a fork and microwave on high power for 15 minutes or until tender.
• Slice a top off each kumala and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
• Add the pineapple, ginger, spring onions and Corned Beef and mix gently with a fork to break up the corned beef and mix the ingredients lightly. Do not mash.
• Re-fill each kumala with 1/4 of the mixture and return or place on the baking tray. Sprinkle each with a little grated cheese.
• Cook at 200oC for 15 minutes until piping hot and golden.

NEW ZEALAND KUMARA BAKE

Steps:

• Arrange potatoes in shallow baking pan or dish; sprinkle lightly with salt.
• Combine cornstarch, brown sugar and 1/4 t salt.
• Blend in orange juice and raisins.
• Bring mixture quickly to a boil, stirring.
• Add remaining ingredients and pour over potatoes.
• Bake, uncovered, in oven preheated to 350*F 20 minutes or until potatoes are well glazed.
• Garnish with orange slices, if desired.
• NOTE: 1-pound 2-ounce can drained sweet pototes may be substituted for cooked potatoes.

CITRUS-BAKED KUMARA

Steps:

• Cook the scrubbed, unpeeled kumara in a covered container in a microwave until just tender. Stand until cook enough to handle, then cut into slices about 1cm thick, removing the skins if you want to. Arrange the slices in a large, flat ovenware dish which has been lightly buttered.
• Warm butter until melted. add remaining ingredients and heat until the sugar dissolves, then pour over the kumara. Bake at 180 degrees for 30minutes, or until surface is crisp and golden brown. Serve immediately.