JAPANESE SWEETS-AND-LEEKS MASH

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This flavorful mash of Japanese sweet potatoes, turnips, and leeks are a smooth, starchy, and buttery base for these meaty maitake mushroom steaks and is also the perfect side to serve alongside a saucy stew or braise.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds Japanese sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (4 cups)
12 ounces turnips, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 leeks, white and light-green parts only, coarsely chopped, well washed and drained (2 packed cups)
1 teaspoon sesame oil, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • Combine potatoes and turnips in a pot and cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil; season generously with salt. Boil until vegetables are tender and easily pierced with the tip of a knife, 12 to 15 minutes. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain and return vegetables to pot.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks, season with salt, and cook, stirring a few times, until leeks are tender but not developing any color, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture to pot with vegetables, along with 1/3 cup reserved cooking water and sesame oil. Mash to combine; season with salt, white pepper, and more sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon at a time. Stir in more cooking water, a little at a time, to reach desired consistency.

Jade M
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This was a great way to use up some leftover leeks.


Guy Skori
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I love this recipe!


CARLA DUMAYAG
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish.


OHEDUL ISLAM
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but this dish was surprisingly good.


Ali Alakbar256
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This was a great way to use up some leftover leeks. The dish was easy to make and the flavors were delicious.


Jonathan Musukwa
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Maggie Shiku
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The leeks were tender and flavorful, and the mash was creamy and smooth. I'll definitely be making this again.


Philip Darkwa
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I'm not a huge fan of leeks, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sweetness of the leeks paired perfectly with the other flavors in the dish.


Well Come
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This was a great way to use up some leftover leeks. The dish was easy to make and the flavors were delicious. I served it with grilled salmon and it was a perfect meal.


SSENKUMBA RASHID
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The leeks are always so tender and flavorful, and the mash is always creamy and smooth.


HAWA SESAY
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The leeks were tender and flavorful, and the mash was creamy and smooth. I'll definitely be making this again.


abbas mallah
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I used a little less butter than the recipe called for, and it was still plenty rich and flavorful.


john tamaramiesine
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The leeks were perfectly tender and the mash was creamy and smooth. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a hit!


Bryce Sullivan
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The leeks were so tender and flavorful, and the mash was creamy and smooth.


Qurban Sania
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sweetness of the leeks balanced out the other flavors nicely.


Martha Abib
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This was delicious! I used a little less sugar than the recipe called for, and it was still plenty sweet. The leeks were so tender and flavorful.


naseem khan
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My husband and I loved this dish. It was so easy to make and the flavors were amazing. We'll definitely be adding this to our regular rotation.


Sachintha Viduranga
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I've never been a big fan of leeks, but this dish changed my mind! The leeks were so tender and flavorful, and the mash was perfectly creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Fesaal Hurisaa
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The kids especially loved the sweet and savory flavors. Even my picky eater ate two helpings!


Susanti Minhaz
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This is the best Japanese leek mash I've ever tasted! The sweetness of the leeks pairs perfectly with the savory flavors of the other ingredients, and the texture is just perfect - creamy and smooth, but still with a bit of a bite.