SWEET POTATO SALAD (SLADA BATATA HILWA) -MOROCCAN

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Sweet Potato Salad (Slada Batata Hilwa) -Moroccan image

A delicious blend of sweet with aromatic spices, olives, lemon and parsley. this is a recipe from the book: http://www.amazon.com/Arabesque-Taste-Morocco-Turkey-Lebanon/dp/030726498X (Posted for North Africa Middle East Tag)

Provided by Leahs Kitchen

Categories     Low Protein

Time 25m

Yield 2-3 cups, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium white onion, diced
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb sweet potato, cubed
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
salt
6 -8 green olives
1/2 preserved lemon, rind of, chopped (optional)
half a lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Saute onions in 2 tbsp of oil until golden.
  • Add the cubed sweet potato to the pan and just barely cover it with a little water.
  • Add ginger, cumin, paprika, salt to taste and 2 more tbsp of oil.
  • Cook until potato pieces are tender and the liquid has reduced to a sauce, turning the potatoes over once. Be careful when handling them so that they don't fall apart.
  • Let cool to room temperature.
  • Mix in olives, and preserved lemon peel. Taste and adjust salt if you need more.
  • Sprinkle with lemon juice, remaining one tbsp of olive oil and parsley. Enjoy!

Mdkioum Shakir
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I love the addition of mint to this salad. It gives it a really refreshing flavor.


Andrew Zonca
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Shiza Waris
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I like to make it the night before and let it chill in the fridge overnight. The flavors meld together beautifully.


Sefane Moseamo
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potato salad, but this recipe is really good. The dressing is light and tangy, and the sweet potatoes are cooked perfectly.


Pawan Adhikari
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Breighton Claymore
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I love the addition of mint to this salad. It gives it a really refreshing flavor.


Malik Asim Shah
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Samuelistic Dollar
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I like to make it the night before and let it chill in the fridge overnight. The flavors meld together beautifully.


Prashant Bhandari
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potato salad, but this recipe is really good. The dressing is light and tangy, and the sweet potatoes are cooked perfectly.


Box Trot
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Kavishka Malisha
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


_.Julcsa. vok
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This is the best sweet potato salad I've ever had. The dressing is amazing and the sweet potatoes are cooked to perfection.


Fazi XKhan
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making it again.


bayrjargal tomorbaatar
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of fiber and vitamins. I like to serve it as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish.


Kassahun Ayele
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potato salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is light and tangy, and the sweet potatoes are perfectly cooked. I also love the addition of apples and raisins.


Khadija Sajjad
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover sweet potatoes. I made it with some roasted sweet potatoes I had on hand, and it turned out perfectly. The salad is sweet, savory, and satisfying.


RIVER Meredith
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. The dressing is so good, I could drink it! I also like that it can be made ahead of time, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights.


Sabbir ahmed Seyam
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This sweet potato salad is a delicious and refreshing dish, perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. The combination of sweet potatoes, apples, and raisins is a classic, and the dressing is the perfect complement. I especially love the addition of min