Sweet Mash

Created exclusively for NC SweetPotato Commission by
San Juan Cafe
Wilmington, NC

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch of cilantro
• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 medium russet potato
• 6 cloves of garlic
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp olive oil

 

Directions:

• Peel potatoes and cut into 2 inch cubes and boil until soft.
• Put oil and garlic in a small saute pan- cover and put in oven at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until soft and amber colored.
• 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.
• Once your potatoes are soft, strain and put them into a bowl- add cream and roasted garlic.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and mash.
• Finish with fresh cilantro.