Everyday meals
Yam purée
A smooth purée made from cooked yam, mixed with butter and warm milk. Its texture is soft and creamy, close to mashed potatoes but sweeter. It goes well with meat or fish dishes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Peel the yam and cut it into even pieces.
- Put it in a pan of cold salted water and bring to the boil.
- Cook over medium heat for 20 to 25 minutes, until the yam mashes easily with a fork.
- Drain thoroughly and return the pieces to the hot pan for 1 minute to dry them out.
- Mash the yam with a pestle or a potato masher.
- Add the butter, hot milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg, then whisk until smooth.
Variations and tips
Cheesy version. Stir 30 g of grated cheese into the purée while it is still hot.
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St. Kitts & Nevis
Original Ecomely recipe.