Mashed Red Curry Sweet Potatoes Recipes

MASHED RED-CURRY SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Bake on a baking sheet until soft, about 1 hour. Let cool slightly. Peel potatoes, transfer to a bowl, and mash with a potato masher.
• Bring coconut milk and curry paste to a simmer in a saucepan. Cook for 5 minutes. Add potatoes along with 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 2 tablespoons butter, and the salt, and stir.
• Preheat broiler. Butter six 1-cup gratin dishes or one 6-cup baking dish. Spoon mixture into dishes, and smooth tops. Drizzle with remaining maple syrup. Dot with remaining butter, cut into small pieces. Broil until tops are sizzling and browned, 3 to 4 minutes.

MASHED THAI RED CURRY SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork.
• Roast on a baking sheet for about an hour, until soft.
• Cool slightly, peel and scoop out flesh.
• ALTERNATIVE METHOD: Peel and dice sweet potatoes and roast till soft. This produces more roasted flavor/texture.
• Mash with a potato masher.
• In a saucepan, combine coconut milk and curry paste; bring to a bare simmer. Do not allow to boil as the coconut milk will curdle.
• Cook for five minutes, stirring the curry into the coconut milk.
• Add sweet potatoes, 2 tbs. butter and salt; mix to combine.
• Add maple syrup to taste.
• Butter small gratin dishes or a large casserole.
• Spoon mixture into dishes and dot with remaining butter.
• Broil for 3-4 minutes.

MASHED RED CURRY SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook until potatoes are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and return to pan. Dry over low heat 2 minutes. Meanwhile, combine 3 tablespoons coconut milk and curry paste in a medium saucepan; cook over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 cup coconut milk, 2 tablespoons maple syrup and apple cider. Bring to a boil, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes more. While sauce is simmering, mash potatoes with a fork or potato masher. Stir in hot coconut milk mixture, butter, salt and cinnamon. Add remaining 1 tablespoon maple syrup if desired. (If you want a bit less heat, reduce the amount of red curry paste to 2 teaspoons)