Introduction:

Fried sweet potatoes acquire a candied coating when cooked with ginger syrup and allspice, while the cayenne pepper adds a touch of zing.

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Published :  2013 - 04 - 26

Nutritional Information:   

Per portion

• Energy 359kcals/1499kj

• Protein 2.7g

• Fat 19.3g

• Saturated fat 7.75g

• Carbohydrate 47g

• Fibre 4.7g

• Sodium 89mg

Instructions :   

• Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into 1cm/ � in cubes. Melt the butter with the oil in a large frying pan. Add the sweet potato cubes and fry, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes until they are just soft.

• Stir in the garlic, ginger and ground allspice. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes more. Stir in the ginger syrup, a generous pinch of cayenne pepper and the chopped thyme. stir for 1-2 minutes more, then serve in warmed bowls scattered with fresh thyme sprigs.

Serves

Ingredients :

• 900g sweet potatoes

• 50g/� cup unsalted butter

• 45ml/3 tbsp oil

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 2 pieces stem ginger, finely chopped

• 10ml/2 tsp ground allspice

• 15ml/1 tbsp syrup from ginger jar

• cayenne pepper, to taste

• 10ml/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, plus a few sprigs to garnish

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