In autumn, eating more sweet potatoes is an excellent way to stay healthy. Today, I’m going to introduce you to an unprecedented cooking method that does not bake, steam or fry, but ensures that the nutritional value of sweet potatoes is intact while delivering mouthwatering flavor.
[New way to enjoy autumn: Sweet potato puree with secret sauce]
Material preparation:
Fresh sweet potato number (adjusted according to the number of users)
Olive oil
Garlic cloves, chopped
A few fresh rosemary or basil leaves, chopped (for titian)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon honey (optional, for added flavor)
A few drops of lemon juice (to balance sweetness)
Chopped walnuts or pine nuts to taste (to add texture)
Detailed explanation of the steps:
Pretreat the sweet potato: First, wash the sweet potato to remove dirt and blemishes from the skin. There is no need to remove the skin, as sweet potato skin is high in fiber and nutrients. Next, cut the sweet potatoes into large pieces for easy subsequent processing.
Steaming sweet potatoes: Although the title does not require steaming, in this step we use steam cooking to preserve the original flavor and nutrients of the ingredients. Place the sweet potato cubes in a steamer over high heat and steam until soft and can be easily penetrated with chopsticks.
Making the sauce: While steaming the sweet potatoes, we can prepare a secret sauce. Heat a small amount of olive oil in a wok. Add chopped garlic and saut over low heat until golden and fragrant. Then, add fresh crushed herbs and stir quickly to avoid burning the pan. According to personal taste, add salt, black pepper to taste, and optionally add a teaspoon of honey to add flavor. Finally, add a few drops of lemon juice, stir well, remove from heat and set aside.
To make sweet potato puree: Remove the steamed sweet potato cubes, let them cool slightly, and press them into puree shape with a fork or puree press. Note that this process does not require the addition of too much water or milk to maintain the sweet potato’s natural sweet and rich taste.
Mix and serve: Slowly pour the secret sauce into the sweet potato puree, mixing gently with a spoon so that each bite of sweet potato puree is coated with rich sauce. Finally, sprinkle with some crushed walnuts or pine nuts to add texture and serve.
Tips:
Choose fresh sweet potato, taste better, higher nutritional value.
The seasoning of the sauce can be flexibly adjusted according to personal preferences, such as hot and sour taste, you can add vinegar or hot sauce.
Although the sweet potato skin is rich in nutrients, if there are pesticide residues or poor taste, it is recommended to remove the skin before cooking.
Using this innovative cooking method not only allows you to taste the taste of sweet potatoes like never before, but also ensures that the nutritional value of the ingredients is preserved to the maximum extent. Try this nutritious and delicious sweet potato dish this fall!
