Caribbean Sweet Potato Bread Recipes

PAIN PATATE OR SWEET POTATO BREAD

Steps:

• Peel off skin of all sweet potatoes cut into cubes and set aside. Break shell of coconut and remove second brown layer and cut into small to medium size pieces. If using a grater, grate potatoes and coconut. If using a food processor, blend potatoes and coconut in batches with water added gradually.
• In a large bowl, add all ingredients with the exception of the bananas and the vanilla extract. Stir and make sure all ingredients are well blended
• Place mixture into a deep pot and cook for 20 - 25 minutes while stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
• Once cooked, stir in crushed bananas and vanilla extract. Spread evenly into a grease baking dish and bake for 40 - 45 minutes at 375°F. Cool before serving.

CARIBBEAN SWEET POTATO BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Spray 2 4x8 loaf pans with cooking spray.
• n a large bowl beat together the yams and eggs until fluffy.
• Stir in remaining ingredients and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
• Pour half of batter in each loaf pan.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean.

CARIBBEAN SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the Russet potato pieces into a large saucepan, and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, turn the heat down, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the sweet potato, and cook about 15 minutes more. Remove a piece of each potato, and cut it in half to see if it is cooked enough. Once the potatoes are tender, add corn kernels; cook another 30 seconds. Drain through a colander. Fill the saucepan with cold water, and drop vegetables into water. Cool for 5 minutes, and drain.
• In a large bowl, whisk together mustard, lime juice, cilantro, and garlic. Slowly whisk in oil. Mix in salt and black pepper.
• Cut cooled potatoes into 1 inch cubes, and add to dressing along with cucumber, and red onion. Toss well. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Toss the peanuts in just before serving.

CARIBBEAN STYLE SWEET POTATO

Steps:

• Microwave sweet potato until done (approx. 5 min.).
• Saute onion in small amount of oil until transparent.
• Peel sweet potato when cool enough to handle.
• Lightly mash potato (leave them chunky), and add the onion.
• Sprinkle with cayenne pepper.

SAVORY CARIBBEAN-INSPIRED SWEET POTATO CAKES

Steps:

• Place the sweet potatoes in a pan, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until potatoes are easily pierced with fork, about 10 minutes. Drain, place the potatoes in a mixing bowl, and mash.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the jalapeno pepper, green onions, and garlic. Cook and stir until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir the vegetables, brown sugar, and allspice into the mashed sweet potatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Form the sweet potato mixture into 12 slightly flattened cakes about 2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter using your hands or large spoons. Place on a plate.
• Heat 1/4 cup canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the sweet potato cakes in the skillet, four at a time, and cook, turning once, until golden brown on each side, 6 to 8 minutes. Add more oil if needed.