Sweet potato
Contrary to
popular belief, the sweet potato, a plant native to Central
America, is not a cousin of the potato.
Sweet potato consumption dates back a very long time, with proof
of its existence dating back over 12,000 years!
The sweet potato has always been a staple in countries like Asia,
South and Central America. It is also popular in the United Stated
where cultivation began in the 16th Century.
There are 400 varieties of sweet potatoes that can be divided into two categories, those with moist flesh and those with dry flesh. The dry-flesh sweet potato is starchier when cooked.
All sweet potatoes have a thin, edible skin; their meaty flesh
can be white, yellow or orange.
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- Look for firm, smooth sweet potatoes that feel heavy for their size and have no bruises or signs of sprouting.
- The sweet potato can be prepared in as many ways as the potato.
- The skin of the sweet potato oxidizes quickly; it should only be peeled at the last minute or soaked in cold water until ready to cook.
- The sweet potato is never eaten raw; it is cooked like the potato.
- If boiling the sweet potato in water, it is preferable not to peel it first because the skin will come off very easily once it is cooked.
- Try cooking the sweet potato in milk instead of water and add herbs and spices for extra flavour.
- Because it is sweet, grate it and use it to make cakes and fritters.
- Peeled and sliced very thinly, the sweet potato makes great
chips and fries: serve with celery salt or coconut milk.
Sweet potatoes are available year-round in the produce section of
your local METRO supermarket.
High in energy, the sweet potato is rich in potassium and vitamins
A, B complex and C. The deeper the colour of the sweet potato, the
higher it is in vitamin A.
Sweet potatoes will keep for seven to ten days in a relatively
humid, dark and airy environment. If stored in a plastic bag, make
sure it is perforated. Cooked sweet potatoes will keep in the
refrigerator for a few days.