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Crock Pot Malaysian Sweet Potatoes
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 300 Minutes
Ready In: 315 Minutes
Servings: 6
Has a fruity but nicely Asian sauce that is poured over the potatoes when they get done. Not your everyday stuff.
Ingredients:
3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 1/2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 large onion, diced
1 stalk lemongrass, outer leaves removed, and split lengthwise
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons tamarind paste
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup light soy sauce
2 cups orange juice
1 lemon, zest of, finely grated
1 pinch ground red pepper (to taste)
Directions:
1. Place ingredients into crock pot.
2. Cover and cook on high for 4 1/2-5 hours or until potatoes are nice and tender.
3. Remove lemongrass pieces and discard.
4. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
5. Remove potatoes and keep warm; pour liquid from crock pot into a saute pan and reduce until it gets thick and syrupy, then pour over potatoes; serve.
By RecipeOfHealth.com