Sweet potato puree with a smoky flavor

Votes: 1

Time: 1 hour 50 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8

Sweet potato purée with a spicy, smoky flavor is a combination of maple syrup, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce, where the sweetness accentuates the spiciness of the smoked chili pepper. This purée can be served, for example, with roasted pork with garlic. If desired, you can substitute burnt sugar for the maple syrup. Also, before baking, try sprinkling the purée with chopped nuts for a crunchy bite. This will add variety to the flavor and texture of the entire dish.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

1.8 kg. sweet potato (6 tubers)
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon crushed canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers)
1/4 tbsp. maple syrup
55 g butter, diced

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Place the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and pierce each potato 4 times with a small knife. Bake for 60-75 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are very tender when tested with a knife. Remove the sweet potatoes and set them aside until cool enough to handle (leave the oven on). Peel the potatoes, discard the skins, and place them in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.

Meanwhile, place the milk, cream, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Using a mixer on low speed, whisk the chipotle and milk mixture into the sweet potatoes. Add the maple syrup, butter, and 1 tablespoon of salt. Blend until the sweet potatoes are mashed and lumpy.
Pour the mixture into a 23cm x 30cm x 5cm oval serving dish and bake for 30 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Tips for Preparing for Future Use

Prepare the sweet potato mixture ahead of time, place it in a baking dish, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Bake immediately before serving at 350°F (177°C) for 40-45 minutes, until hot.