Braised Cinnamon-Anise Sweet Potatoes |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Serve this spiced side dish cold or at room temperature. Save the tasty cooking liquid for flavoring stir-fries, rice, or tofu. Ingredients:
1 teaspoon vegetable oil |
3/4 cup (1 1/2-inch) sliced green onions |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1 teaspoon chile paste with garlic |
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced |
6 (1/4-inch) slices peeled fresh ginger, crushed |
2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks |
1 whole star anise, crushed |
4 cups water |
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce |
3 tablespoons sake (rice wine) or sherry |
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces |
2 tablespoons minced green onions |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 3/4 cup onions and next 6 ingredients (3/4 cup onions through anise); stir-fry 15 seconds. Add water, soy sauce, and sake; bring to a boil. Add potatoes. Reduce heat; simmer 25 minutes or until tender. Cool to room temperature. Remove potatoes from cooking liquid with a slotted spoon. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons onions.
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