Spicy Lemongrass Tamarind Sweet Potatoes: Malaysian Crock Pot Delight

Crock Pot Malaysian Sweet Potatoes 🍠🌶️

Overview:

Indulge in the exotic flavors of Malaysia with this tantalizing Crock Pot Malaysian Sweet Potatoes recipe. Bursting with fruity and Asian-inspired goodness, it’s a delightful departure from your everyday dishes. Perfectly tender sweet potatoes are bathed in a luscious sauce infused with ginger, lemongrass, and tamarind, creating a symphony of flavors that will dance on your taste buds.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 hours
• Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
• Servings: Variable

Ingredients:

• 3 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
• 1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1/4 lemon, zest of
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:

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   • Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks.
   • Mince the fresh ginger and finely chop the onion.
   • Bruise the lemongrass stalk to release its flavor.

2. Layer in Crock Pot:

   • Place the chopped sweet potatoes, minced ginger, chopped onion, bruised lemongrass, tamarind paste, light soy sauce, lemon zest, water, brown sugar, and chili flakes (if using) into the crock pot.

3. Cook on High:

   • Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 4 1/2 to 5 hours or until the sweet potatoes are tender and cooked through.

4. Remove Lemongrass:

   • Once the cooking time is complete, remove the lemongrass pieces from the crock pot and discard them.

5. Season and Serve:

   • Season the cooked sweet potatoes with salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
   • Carefully remove the sweet potatoes from the crock pot and keep them warm.
   • Pour the liquid from the crock pot into a sauté pan and simmer until it reduces and thickens into a syrupy consistency.
   • Drizzle the thickened sauce over the warm sweet potatoes.
   • Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors of Malaysia!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 408
• Fat: 3.9g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.6g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 1215.5mg
• Carbohydrates: 86.9g
  • Fiber: 11.2g
  • Sugar: 27.1g
• Protein: 8.5g

Recipe Notes:

• This dish can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Adjust the amount of chili flakes to control the level of spiciness.
• For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of coconut milk during the final stages of cooking.
• Serve these Malaysian sweet potatoes as a flavorful side dish or as a main course for a satisfying vegetarian meal.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.

Indulge in the exotic flavors of Malaysia with this tantalizing Crock Pot Malaysian Sweet Potatoes recipe. Bursting with fruity and Asian-inspired goodness, it’s a delightful departure from your everyday dishes. Perfectly tender sweet potatoes are bathed in a luscious sauce infused with ginger, lemongrass, and tamarind, creating a symphony of flavors that will dance on your taste buds.