Coconut Mashed Yams With Currants
- Total Time
- 30 minutes
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Ingredients
- 3large garnet or other yams, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1cup canned coconut milk, mixed well before measuring
- ⅓cup maple syrup or packed brown sugar
- ½teaspoon sea salt
- ¼teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅓cup currants, soaked in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes and drained
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
220 calories; 8 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 37 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 16 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 174 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Place yam pieces in a large pot and cover with cold water. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
- Step 2
Add coconut milk, maple syrup, salt and spices, and mash with a potato masher until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste. Add more coconut milk for a creamier texture and more maple syrup for a sweeter flavor. Mix in currants and serve.
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Nice dish. I spared a pot by putting whole yam(s), pricked and wrapped in foil, in the oven for an hour plus while the turkey cooked. Scooped out the yam pulp, mix with other ingredients and put in oven proof dish to be reheated in the oven while the turkey rested. I topped with praline pecans instead of currants. Next time I will likely top with crushed pralines over the entire top. You could make the day ahead and heat up after turkey comes out.
This was really good. I used one yam, but it was a big one, and then backed down the other ingredients a bit. I subbed raisins for currants, which are pretty much the same anyway
I would appreciate in recipes if the actual measurement of cooked mashed potatoes, yams, etc is given in cups in addition to the quantity of raw ingredients to purchase at the store. There is so much variation between these two measurements.
I suppose this is sweet potato rather than actual yam? Three whole yams no matter how small would be too much.