Mashed Caribbean Sweet Potatoes with Garlic

Name: Mashed Caribbean Sweet Potatoes with Garlic (Puré de Boniato con Mojo)
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1½ pounds boniato (3 to 4), yams, sweet potatoes, or butternut squash, peeled and cut into medium-size cubes; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; Milk, to cover; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Juice of 2 to 3 limes; ¼ cup thinly sliced garlic

Puré de Boniato con Mojo

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Dos Caminos Mexican Street Food

By Ivy Stark

Published 2013

About

White Caribbean sweet potatoes, or boniato, are commonly used in Mexico but they aren’t always readily available in the United States. You can substitute yams, American sweet potatoes, or butternut squash for this tangy side dish.

Ingredients

1½ pounds boniato (3 to 4), yams, sweet potatoes, or butternut squash, peeled and cut into medium-size cubes
Milk, to cover

Americas
Mexico
Side dish
Central America
Vegetarian

Method

In a large saucepan, cover the boniato with milk and cook over low heat until tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Stir in the garlic and cook until golden brown, shaking the pan often; add the lime juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Drain the boniato and, whil