Sweet-Potato Sticks with Mustard Seeds and Ginger |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Fresh ginger and yellow mustard seeds make these sweet potatoes much more worldly than their candied incarnations. The cilantro takes them in an unexpected but very welcome direction. Ingredients:
3 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick sticks |
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped |
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger |
6 tablespoons olive oil |
1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds |
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
Directions:
1. Steam potatoes in steamer basket set over boiling water in a 12-inch-wide pot, covered, until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer carefully to a platter with a wide spatula to avoid breaking sticks.
2. While potatoes steam, cook garlic and ginger in oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until oil begins to sizzle, about 1 minute, then add mustard seeds, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, until garlic is pale golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Spoon hot oil mixture over potatoes and sprinkle with cilantro.
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