Best 4 Sweet Potatoes Congolese Recipes

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Sweet potatoes congolese is a mouthwatering dish that combines the sweetness of potatoes with unique flavors and spices. Originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo, this delightful dish showcases the country's rich culinary heritage. The primary ingredient, sweet potatoes, is combined with an array of ingredients like tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices to create a medley of flavors that delight the taste buds. Whether you're seeking a hearty side dish or a flavorful main course, sweet potatoes congolese offers an unforgettable culinary experience.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

REPUBLIC OF CONGO: EASY FUFU



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Republic of Congo: Easy Fufu

Provided by Patrick Jaszewski

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lbs (.9kg) white yams or sweet potatoes
1 quart (1l) water
Salt to taste
3 tablespoons (43g) butter

Steps:

  • Peel and dice yam/sweet potato into 1 in (2.5cm) cubes.
  • Place in saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 in (2.5cm).
  • Bring to boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, until tender. Strain. Add to food processor with butter.
  • Puree in food processor for 4 minutes scraping the sides and bottom several times.

CHILE SWEET POTATOES



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The chef Rick Bayless offers a wonderful recipe for sweet potatoes glazed with an ancho chile paste in his book "Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen." Instead of making the paste, I make a thinner glaze with canned chipotle and some of the adobo they're packed in. The glaze makes a spicy contrast to the sweet potatoes. You can make this recipe vegan by using light brown sugar instead of honey.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 1h

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 garlic cloves, green shoots removed
Salt to taste
2 chipotle chiles in adobo, seeded
2 tablespoons adobo sauce from the chiles
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground cloves (1 clove)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth or water
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons honey (or use light brown sugar)
1 tablespoon finely chopped orange zest
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 large sweet potatoes about 3 pounds, scrubbed
Chopped cilantro for garnish optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil a 2-quart baking dish. Place the garlic, salt, chipotles and adobo sauce, cinnamon, cloves, pepper, broth, orange juice and honey in a blender. Blend until smooth. Strain into a large, wide bowl, and stir in the orange zest.
  • Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 4-inch lengths. If the sweet potatoes are fat, cut the pieces in half lengthwise into wedges. Add to the bowl, and toss with the adobo mixture until coated. Transfer to the baking dish, then pour on the liquid from the bowl. Drizzle on the oil, and cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven until tender. Raise the heat to 425 degrees, uncover the sweet potatoes and baste with the liquid in the pan. Continue to bake, uncovered, until the sweet potatoes are thoroughly tender and glazed and any sauce remaining in the pan is thick. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 190, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 491 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI RECIPE BY TASTY



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Gnocchi are something you probably order all the time at restaurants but never think about making from scratch. Well, now's the time to start. These lightened-up homemade gnocchi call for sweet potato in place of regular potato. The sweet potato is mashed with flour, egg, and Parmesan and boiled into little dumplings. Then, the gnocchi get tossed in a simple sauce of butter and sage until just golden.

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 sweet potato
½ cup vegetarian parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg
2 cups flour, plus more to dust
2 tablespoons butter
2 leaves fresh sage

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
  • Prick the sweet potato with a fork several times and bake for 40 minutes (or microwave for 5 minutes).
  • Allow potato to cool at least 5 minutes before peeling skin off.
  • In a large bowl, mash potato with masher or fork until smooth.
  • Add parmesan cheese, egg, and flour. Knead the dough until it is firm and no longer sticky, adding flour as needed, forming a ball with the dough.
  • Divide the dough into four equal parts. Take one part and roll it out into a long rope, about a 1-inch (2 ½ cm) wide.
  • Slice into ½-inch (1 cm) rectangles and set aside.
  • Using an overturned fork, slide each gnocchi over the fork prongs so they become serrated in a corkscrew shape.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the gnocchi. Boil until the gnocchi float to the top, about 1-2 minutes. Drain in a colander.
  • In a pan over medium heat, melt butter and add sage. Simmer for 1 minute without letting butter burn.
  • Add gnocchi to pan with the sage and butter, tossing until lightly golden.
  • Top with more Parmesan cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 4 grams

SWEET POTATOES CONGOLESE



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From Juliette Elkon's A Belgian Cookbook. Posted for ZWT 7. Don't worry about the alcohol used to prepare this dish, it will have burned off during the cooking. The cooking time includes the 1 hour marinating time.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h49m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium sweet potatoes
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup brandy
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
fat (for deep frying)
2 cups flour
2 cups light beer

Steps:

  • Blend flour and beer until a smooth batter has been obtained. and set aside.
  • Blanch sweet potatoes for 5 minutes in boiling water.
  • Peel and slice sweet potatoes.
  • Combine honey, brandy and lemon peel.
  • Marinate sweet potatoes for 1 hour in this mixture.
  • Without drying slices, dip them in the batter.
  • Fry them in batches in the deep fat heated to 390F until golden brown.
  • Serve very hot.

Tips:

  • Choosing the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, smooth, and unblemished sweet potatoes. Avoid any that are soft, have bruises, or show signs of sprouting.
  • Peeling and cutting: Use a sharp knife to peel and cut the sweet potatoes into desired shapes. If you're making fries, cut them into thin strips. For cubes or wedges, cut them into 1-inch pieces.
  • Soaking the sweet potatoes: Soaking the sweet potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking helps to remove excess starch and reduce the cooking time. This also helps to prevent the sweet potatoes from sticking together.
  • Seasoning: Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings. Sweet potatoes pair well with a variety of herbs and spices, such as garlic, paprika, cumin, and chili powder.
  • Cooking methods: Sweet potatoes can be cooked in a variety of ways, including baking, roasting, frying, and boiling. Each method produces a different texture and flavor.

Conclusion:

Sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you're looking for a healthy side dish, a hearty main course, or a sweet treat, there's a sweet potato recipe out there for you. So next time you're at the grocery store, pick up a few sweet potatoes and experiment with one of the recipes in this article. You won't be disappointed!

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