HISPANIC HERITAGE Cookbook FINAL

SIDE DISHES

SWEET MASH

Created exclusively for NCSPC by San Juan Cafe – Wilmington, NC

INGREDIENTS • 1 bunch of cilantro

• 2 medium sweetpotatoes • 1 medium russet potato • 6 garlic cloves • 3/4 cup heavy cream • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter • 2 tablespoons ground cumin • 2 tablespoons olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Peel sweetpotatoes and cut into 2 inch cubes, Boil until soft. 2. Place oil and garlic in a small saute pan-cover and put in oven at 350F for 20-25 minutes or until soft and amber colored. 3. In a small dry sauce pan toast the cumin until it turns 2 shades darker then add heavy cream and butter and bring to a simmer. 4. Once your sweetpotatoes are soft, strain and put them into a bowl-add cream and roasted garlic. 5. Add salt and pepper to taste and mash. 6. Top with fresh cilantro.

Did You Know? A sweetpotato is not a yam! Read about it here.

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