Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Coconut Milk, Bacon, and Cilantro
Ingredients
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¾ cup coconut milk heated
- 1-½ tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Knorr chicken flavor bouillon ** powder
- 1 pinch freshly ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup fully cooked smoked bacon cut into small pieces and sauteed
- Salt and black ground pepper to taste
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- ** Knorr chicken flavor bouillon powder is available at Latin markets and also at local supermarkets (Latin aisle).
Instructions
- Boil sweet potatoes in a large pot of cold salted water until very tender (about 15 minutes). Drain. Let stand in colander 2-5 minutes. Purée sweet potatoes with a potato ricer or masher; then, stir in the coconut milk until mixture is homogeneous and creamy.
- Add the garlic and chicken bouillon powder, nutmeg, sauteed bacon, salt and pepper; stir well.
- Before serving, stir in the chopped cilantro.
Recipe Notes
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