TAMARIND SWEET POTATOES (CROCK POT)

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Posted per request for crock pot recipes using root vegetables - these sweet potatoes are a bit different from the ordinary with a slight sweet/sour flavor with an Asian influence--delicious with chicken. Recipe source: Slow Cooker Cooking by Lora Brody

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and minced (2-inch x 1-inch)
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk lemongrass, outer leaves discarded, stalk cut in half lengthwise (available in Asian groceries)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons tamarind paste (available in Asian grocery stores)
1/4 cup plum wine vinegar (available in Asian grocery stores)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 lemon, zest only, grated
salt and pepper
2 cups orange juice

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a crock pot insert. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until potatoes are tender.
  • Discard lemongrass.
  • Season with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Transfer potatoes to a warm serving bowl or platter and keep warm.
  • Pour the cooking liquid int a sauce pan and reduce by half over high heat (it will be syrupy).
  • Pour the syrup over the potatoes and serve.

Farah Ch
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I'm allergic to tamarind, so I made this recipe without it. The sweet potatoes were still delicious.


Bukenya Arafat
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These sweet potatoes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Simple Munda 555
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed these. The tamarind sauce was the perfect complement.


qayyum tahir
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I've never cooked with tamarind before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The sweet potatoes were amazing!


Marsha Renea
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The sweet potatoes are so tender and flavorful, and the tamarind sauce is delicious.


QUDRAT ULLAH Ch
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my sweet potatoes turned out mushy. I think I might have cooked them for too long.


Abu Yousuf
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor of the sweet potatoes.


Floricel Sanchez
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This recipe is a great way to change up the usual sweet potato dish. The tamarind sauce gives it a unique and delicious flavor.


Kaccon ali
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sweet potatoes turned out perfectly. They were so tender and flavorful.


Maxy Boy
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sweet potatoes are always tender and flavorful, and the tamarind sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Natt Brown
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These sweet potatoes were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Tisetso Mothabeng
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed these. The tamarind sauce was the perfect complement.


Reginal Johnson
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I added a little bit of chili powder to the tamarind sauce for a bit of a kick. It was delicious!


Md Piyarul Islam
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These sweet potatoes were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Caysee Leigh
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The tamarind sauce was a bit too sour for my taste, but I still enjoyed the sweet potatoes.


Jeannie Camarena
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


gina Orgada
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I've never had tamarind before, but I loved the sweet and tangy flavor it gave to these sweet potatoes.


Adnanadnandon622
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These sweet potatoes were a hit at my dinner party! They were so easy to make in the crock pot, and they turned out perfectly tender and flavorful.