Sweet potato-coconut puree
by James Babian
As shown on the Today Show
Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
• 1 pound sweet potatoes,
orange or purple
• 5-6 ounces coconut milk,
heated
• 2 ounces butter, melted
• Sea salt or kosher salt to
taste
• Fresh ground pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
In a large pot, steam or boil the
potatoes until tender, for approximately 30 to 60 minutes,
until potatoes are easily pierced with a toothpick.
Drain the potatoes and peel. Pass
potatoes through a food mill or puree with a
fork.
Add the remaining ingredients and whip
with a whisk, to desired consistency. Adjust seasonings and
consistency.
Cover and hold in warm area.
TIPS
Note: Hold back some of the milk to
achieve the desired consistency, remember you can always
add more but you can not take it out. Potatoes can vary
greatly in the amount of moisture they contain.
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