Spicy Mashed Boniato
| Prep Time: 15 min | Serves: 8 |
| Cooking Time: 20 min | Yield: 2 cups |
Boniato, also known as batata in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean, is a tropical sweet potato. The boniato resembles other potatoes in size and shape and it has white flesh and a deep pink to burgundy colored skin. It is not quite as sweet as the orange sweet potatoes used in the United States. Boniato can be found in most West Indian and Latin markets.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb Boniato
- 4 tbsp Margarine, Light
- 1/2 tsp Allspice, Ground
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/4 cup Non-fat Milk
Directions
1. Wash and peel the boniato.
2. Chop them coarsely and place in cold water until you are ready to cook, to prevent the white flesh from discoloring.
3. Bring a medium-sized saucepan of salted water to a boil.
4. Add the boniato to the boiling, salted water, lower the heat under the saucepan to medium-high and cook the boniata for about 20 minutes, or until the pieces are tender.
5. Drain the boniata in a colander and return the pieces to the pot they cooked in.
6. Place the butter and allspice in the pot with the boniato.
7. Mash until fairly smooth, adding milk as needed to moisten.
8. Add salt and pepper to taste.