A deliciously rich and fluffy sweet potato mash with salted butter is a perfect side dish or accompaniment.
Mashed sweet potato is a perfect side dish to accompany any main meal and although traditional mashed potato is always a notable favourite enjoyed by many, I must say sweet potato mash is a close contender. This is a basic recipe consisting of sweet potatoes and salted butter, the addition of the butter really adds to the richness of the dish. I love serving my pork sausage and apple bake on a bed of mashed sweet potato. Some dishes pair amazingly well with sweet potato!
There are many different variants of sweet potatoes but my preferred choice is the purple sweet potatoes, these potatoes have a dark purple outer skin with white / cream flesh. It is a firm sweet potato and it is really ideal for boiling, which is the cooking method used to make this mash.
Preparation and Cooking
- Bring a large pot of water with ½ teaspoon of salt to a boil. Ensure you have sufficient water as you want the sweet potatoes covered by at least 3cm of water.
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes and then cut them into cubes ~ I usually place the cut pieces back into a bowl of water to fully submerge them as it prevents them changing colour. White fleshed sweet potatoes has a tendancies of turning brown.
- Add the sweet potato cubes to the boiling water.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes until the potatoes are tender. I usually prick them with a fork to ensure that they are soft enough.
- Drain the sweet potatoes in a colander and place them back into the pot.
- Mash the sweet potatoes using a hand masher or your prefered method of mashing.
- Add in the cubes of butter and mash until well combined and fluffy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately. It is the yummiest sweet potato mash!
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Sweet Potato Mash
Ingredients
- 950 Grams Sweet Potatoes (Peeled and cubed)
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- 40 Grams Salted Butter (Cubed)
- Salt and Pepper to season
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water with ½ teaspoon of salt to a boil. Ensure you have sufficient water as you want the sweet potatoes covered by at least 3cm of water.
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes and then cut them into cubes.Â
- Add the sweet potato cubes to the boiling water and cook for 25-30 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Drain the sweet potatoes in a colander and place them back into the pot.
- Mash the sweet potatoes using a hand masher or your prefered method of mashing.
- Add in the cubes of butter and mash until well combined and fluffy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately. It is the yummiest sweet potato mash!
Notes
- A food processor can be used in place of a hand masher if you prefer a smoother mash.
- Honey / Maple syrup can be added for an extra touch of sweetness.
Nutrition
This website provides approximate nutritional information for convenience and as a courtesy only.
