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Soetpatat (Stewed sweet potatoes)

45–50 minutes

Soetpatat (Stewed sweet potatoes)

Serves 6 AS A SIDE DISH

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 15–20 minutes

Cooking Time 45–50 minutes

Ingredients

1 kg sweet potatoes peeled (optional) and sliced into chunks or rounds
200 g brown sugar (muscovado is best)
½ t salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
½ t ground cinnamon
100 g butter, cubed
125–180 ml hot water
½, orange, zested

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer in a large casserole dish (fit for oven and stovetop) and sprinkle with the sugar, salt, pepper and cinnamon.

2. Dot with the butter, then pour the water into the dish.

3. Sprinkle with orange zest and cover with foil.

4. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and increase the heat to 200°C. Bake for a further 15–20 minutes until sticky and golden brown. Serve warm.

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Extracted with permission from Timeless South African by Ilse van de Merwe

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Soetpatat (Stewed sweet potatoes)

Soetpatat (Stewed sweet potatoes)

Ingredients

Method