Coconut Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipes

COCONUT MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• .In medium pot, combine potatoes with enough cold water to cover. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until knife easily pierces potatoes (12-15 minutes).
• Drain potatoes well. Return to pot over medium-low heat. Add cream of coconut. Mash until liquid is absorbed and potatoes are mashed but still slightly chunky.
• Remove from heat. Stir in scallion, salt, pepper and lime zest until combined. Transfer to serving bowl.
• Garnish with coconut flakes and lime slices.

GARLIC COCONUT MASHED YAMS (SWEET POTATOES)

Steps:

• Heat oil in small saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and thyme and saute until the garlic is golden. Remove from heat.
• Slice the yams into 2-inch cubes. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add the yams and boil for 15 minutes or until the yams are soft. Drain in a strainer and then return to pot. Add sauteed garlic and remaining ingredients. Mash until creamy, using a potato masher. Serve hot.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH COCONUT MILK

Steps:

• Prick sweet potatoes with a fork in several places.
• Microwave on High until tender all the way to the center, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Alternatively, place in a baking dish and bake at 425 degrees F until tender all the way to the center, about 1 hour.
• When cool enough to handle, peel off and discard skin.
• Transfer the sweet potatoes to a medium microwaveable bowl and mash thoroughly with a potato masher.
• Add coconut milk, ginger and salt; stir well.
• Reheat in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes, or in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Serve warm.

COCONUT SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30-35 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly. , Peel the potatoes and place in a large bowl; mash. Add the pineapple, butter, orange juice, egg, salt, mace and ginger; mix well. , Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-30 minutes or until heated through., Combine the coconut, pecans and brown sugar; sprinkle over the top. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until topping is lightly browned.