Sweet Potato Mash Kumera
An Original Recipe by Lorraine Elliott
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
- 1.5kgs/3.3lbs sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger (or to taste)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1-2 teaspoons salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 squares butter to serve and chives
Step 1 - Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into discs around 1cm/0.4inch thick. Place in a large pot of salted water to boil and simmer for 15 minutes or until soft. Drain in a colander and place in a large bowl and mash with a fork or a masher. In a small bowl mix the brown sugar, ginger, garlic powder and salt up. Then add in with the sweet potato mash and mix to incorporate well. Taste for seasoning adding salt and pepper. Pop the butter on top and let the heat melt the butter and sprinkle with chives.