Pairs well with Boil and Fry Sweet Potato with Salted Cod
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Boil and Fry Sweet Potato with Salted Cod
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A comforting Caribbean dish featuring boiled then fried sweet potatoes, flavored with garlic, onion, scallion, butter, and salted cod.
00:45:00 total
Serves 4
easy
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Ingredients
- sweet potato - 2.5 lbs (about 2 and 1/2 to 3 lbs)
- salt - to taste (for boiling water and to taste)
- salted cod (saltfish) - to taste (or any affordable salted fish)
- onion - 1 (diced)
- scallion (green onion) - to taste
- butter - 2 tablespoons (a couple tablespoons)
- fresh thyme - to taste
- garlic - to taste
- black pepper - to taste
- olive oil - to taste
- smoked paprika (optional) - optional (sweet smoked, Spanish Pimentón if available)
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Trim the ends of the sweet potatoes, cut them into large pieces, and boil in salted water until tender, about 15-22 minutes. Drain and let cool, then peel and cut into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare Salted Cod: Prepare the salted cod by either boiling it to remove most of the salt or soaking it overnight, then flake it, removing any bones.
- Fry the Dish: In a medium flame, heat olive oil in a pan. Add butter, diced onion, prepared salted cod, thyme, garlic, black pepper, and scallion. Cook for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Add the sweet potato pieces and toss to coat in the mixture. Let heat through for another 2 minutes.
- Serve: Serve hot as a comforting one-pot dish or as a side. Optional: Add smoked paprika for a smoky, sweet heat flavor.
