Roast amadumbe

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"Amadumbe are like a sweet potato with a lower sugar content and a floury, soft texture. Many people simply boil them in salted water and enjoy as is, but this crispy, crunchy and spicy recipe is yet another delicious way to serve them." – Khanya Mzongwana

Ingredients

500 g amadumbe, peeled
salt, to taste
6 cups water
4 T canola oil
4 T honey
100 g Woolworths onion chilli crunch
fresh coriander, for serving
lemon, for serving

Cooking Instructions

1. Place the amadumbe, salt and water in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Boil for 25 minutes or until cooked through and soft. Drain and allow to cool.

2. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan. Fry the amadumbe until crisp and golden brown.

3. To serve, place the amadumbe on a serving platter and spoon over the onion chilli crunch and drizzle with honey. Serve with the lemon and coriander.

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Photographs: Jan Ras
Food assistant: Dani Smith