Karen Schuld Photography: NYC Food Photographer

Sprouts in the Hood

Sprouts in the Hood
Exploring My Hood Through Food and Lifestyle Photography
Showing posts with label batatas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label batatas. Show all posts

Saturday, January 8, 2011

White Sweet Potatoes "Batatas"

Mashed Batatas, White Sweet Potato
The white sweet potato, referred to as the "Batata" in my neighborhood, can be found at most Caribbean and Asian markets.  Here is a recipe that is unique and simple to prepare.

Mashed Batatas

Ingredients:

2 medium sized sweet potatoes, white variety
1/4 of coconut or low fat milk
1 Lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon of lemon rind
1 teaspoon cardamon (optional)

Directions:

1.  Cook whole potatoes in a pressure cooker for 15 minutes or cut up into pieces and boil until soft.
2.  Peel skin off with your hands while rinsing with cold water.
3.  Place in a mixing bowl.
3.  Add the coconut or milk, lemon juice, lemon rind, and cardamon to the bowl.
4.  With a hand held blender, mix all of the ingredients together, until fluffy.
5.  Serve

Sweet Potatoes in a Variety of Colors

Here is a picture of capturing the sweet potato and their range of colors.  As they are similar in their tapered shape and texture, they vary dramatically in color and  slightly in flavor.

Red/White, Brown/Purple and Orange Colored  Sweet Potatoes


Yellow/Brown Sweet Potato from Farmers Market