Emerils Sweet Potato Mash Recipes

FRIED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a very large, deep pot or heat an electric fryer to 360 degrees F.
• Fry the sweet potatoes, in batches, until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
• Sprinkle with salt and Essence, to taste, and serve hot.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William Morrow, 1993.

EMERIL'S SWEET POTATO MASH

Steps:

• In a large pot over high heat, bring the sweet potatoes and water to a boil. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
• Drain well and return to the pot.
• Add butter, salt and pepper to taste, cinnamon and honey and mash until all ingredients are combined.
• Serve immediately.

FRIED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside. Heat the vegetable oil in a very large, deep pot or heat an electric fryer to 360 degrees F. Fry the sweet potatoes, in batches, until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar and se

MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the potatoes until fork tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and drain. Place the potatoes back in the pot and return to the heat. Stir the potatoes, constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes to dehydrate the potatoes. Remove the potatoes from the heat. Add the butter. Using a hand-held masher, mash the butter into the potatoes. Add enough cream until desired smoothness is achieved. The potatoes should still be sort of lumpy. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.

ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place the garlic on a pie pan and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place in the oven and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, or until tender and golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool. Squeeze or remove the garlic cloves from the head and place in a small bowl. Using a fork, mash the garlic until smooth. Place the potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the potatoes until fork tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat and drain. Place the potatoes back in the pot and return to the heat. Stir the potatoes, constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes to dehydrate the potatoes. Remove the potatoes from the heat. Add the garlic and butter. Using a hand-held masher, mash the butter and garlic into the potatoes. Add enough cream until desired texture is achieved. The potatoes should still be sort of lumpy. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.

EMERIL'S MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan; add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat; immediately reduce to a simmer, and cook until potatoes are easily pierced with the tines of a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Drain potatoes and return to saucepan. Place over low heat and add butter. Using a potato masher, mash butter into potatoes. Add cream, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Continue to mash potatoes until smooth and well combined. Serve immediately.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
• With an electric mixer on low, blend potatoes, slowly adding milk, about 1/2 a cup at a time. Use more or less to achieve desired texture. Add butter and maple syrup to taste. Blend until smooth. Serve warm.

EMERIL'S BOURBON-MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place potatoes on a foil lined baking sheet. Bake until tender and starting to ooze sugary syrup, about 1 hour and 15 minutes, depending on their size. Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle. Cut a slit down each potato and scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Discard the skins.
• Add the cream, bourbon, brown sugar, molasses, and salt; beat on high speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Cover to keep warm, or gently reheat before serving.
• Caramelized Onions:.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from heat and serve hot.
• Yield: 2 cups, 4 to 6 servings.