How do you cook sweet potatoes?

krhn

Made some today, i cut them up into 4 from 100g and shoved them in the microwave for 4 min. ... the outer layer of the potato was sort of dry and chewy... any suggestions to counter this.

I know boiling is a good way to cook it but I like things cooked with speed!

retiree2006

Just puncture and cook whole, take out just as they are almost soft enough and wrap in foil for a few minutes to finish cooking. Usually works fine. Cutting up is probably the problem.

bluebear_74

You're better off steaming it in the microwave, probably be dry otherwise. Either buy one of those microwave steamer containers, or put some water in the bowl next time (the first will work better).

psych0kitty

Sorry, I don't have a microwave. I tend to bake or boil and mash my sweet taters.

I seem to remember that we used to microwave potatoes until they were *almost* done, then pop them in a hot oven for 10 minutes, and it was really hard to tell that they'd been nuked at all. Maybe try that or coating the potato in oil.

gillporteous

I usually zap them in the micro for 10 and then finish off in the oven!!

Or cut up into chunks sprinkle some chilli flakes on and spray '10 cal oil' on them and bake in oven! Xx

Lind140

I peel, slice into thick slices and place on baking pan
sprayed with cooking spray.
Divide 1 tsp diet margarine dotting each one.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and divide 1 tsp
brown sugar between them.
Bake 375 covered for 45 minutes.

krhn

Alright cheers! :happy:

doubleduofa

I roast them in the oven. I cut into "fries" or just into rounds and toss on a foil lined baking sheet with extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. About 15-20 mins, flip over. 10 mins and done. I've also tossed in a bit of fresh sage and rosemary too, but no need to get too fancy. Salt and pepper is enough.

fabry12

I wrap wit wet scottex and cook in microwave fo 4/5 mins. It usually make the outside layer less dry.

SnicciFit

Bake them, peel them, then mix with coconut milk, cinnamon, nutmeg. Bake them again. BAM! Eat cold or heat with butter.

Cazzamum

My hubby made a roast dinner last week, so I asked him to use my sweet potatoes and cut them into big chunks. Then e was to drizzle a very small amount of Olive oil over and roast, but for only about 20-25 mins, he then placed on kitchen roll then and they must have been the nicest roasties ever! I cannot wait for next Roast dinner and will maybe roast some other vegetables, see what they are like too.

GnomeLover1984

You can make them just like a regular baked potato in the microwave. But what I do is cut them up into bite-size squares, toss them in olive oil and herbs, and then bake them.

They are good with curry-mayo.

bada_bing

I roast them in the oven. I cut into "fries" or just into rounds and toss on a foil lined baking sheet with extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. About 15-20 mins, flip over. 10 mins and done. I've also tossed in a bit of fresh sage and rosemary too, but no need to get too fancy. Salt and pepper is enough.

THIS IS THE BEST, everyone who has tasted them like this loves them!

Mommylicous

My favorite way, even though it sounds a little tedious

Cut them in decent size chunks.
Boil them til they're soft enough to puncture with a fork, but not mushy
Drain them, then toss them in a smoking hot skillet with a little bit of olive oil
Sprinkle with cayenne while you're tossing them

The inside should still be a little firm (But not undercooked) and the outside usually has a nice sear with a kick Yummy.

annwyatt69

Last night I cubed them, put them in a bowl, coated them with a bit of olive oil, and used a packet of spicy Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix (dry) on them. Placed them on a baking sheet covered with no stick Reynold's wrap at 400 degrees for 25 minutes and they were awesome. My sons loved them as well--and they hate sweet potatoes!

Anthonydaman

I bake them in the oven at 450 for an hour

Spatialized

Shredded and cooked like hash browns. Butter, salt, pepper, cook until bottoms are crispy. Awesome.

quill16

Puncture and then zap in microwave for 7-10 min depending on size. I had one tonight. my hubby and I split one once a week. It is the only potato I eat. I do not eat the skin.

tatd_820

I bake mine. Wash, spray tin foil with no calorie cooking spray, wrap potato, put in oven at 350 for 2 hours. Take out of foil and eat.

bravefrog120

Wash, spray skin with cooking spray, and bake. Peel and eat. I also wrap them (individually) in foil and freeze them. I take one out-thaw in frig. Peel and pack as part of my lunch. You may wish to add a little butter, cinnamon, & brown sugar (Just a little). Ummm.. So good!

pippacont

Wash,
heat in slow cooker for 4 hours,
enjoy!