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

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

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