How to Boil Sweet Potatoes
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How to Boil Sweet Potatoes
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How to Boil Sweet Potatoes explains preparing sweet potatoes by scrubbing and cutting them uniformly, then starting in cold salted water for even cooking. The potatoes are simmered gently at varying times depending on size: whole potatoes take about 40 minutes, 2-inch cubes 25 minutes, and 1-inch cubes around 15 minutes until tender. The result is soft, evenly cooked sweet potatoes with a tender interior.
Boiling softened sweet potatoes offers a neutral base that can be served warm simply or used in mashed dishes, soups, or casseroles. Starting with cold water and maintaining a gentle simmer avoids overcooking or breaking apart the potatoes, preserving their texture.
The method recommends avoiding overcrowding the pot by cooking in batches if necessary, and suggests uniform pieces for consistent doneness. After cooking, draining carefully prevents waterlogging. This approach reliably yields tender sweet potatoes ready for many uses.
Notes include tips on storing cooled boiled potatoes in the refrigerator, with paper towels to absorb moisture for cubed potatoes, helping extend freshness and ease of use in later meals.
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato peeled if desired
Instructions
- Scrub and wash the sweet potatoes. Leave the potato whole or trim the root ends and cut into either 2-inch cubes or 1-inch cubes.
- Place the potatoes with cold water in a large pot. Add salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and continue cooking the sweet potatoes until fork tender: 40 minutes for whole, 25 minutes for 2-inch cubes and 15 minutes for 1-inch cubes.
- Drain carefully in a colander. Enjoy warm on its own as a side dish or use as desired in a recipe of choice.
Notes
- Store cooled boiled sweet potatoes in airtight containers in the refrigerator to extend shelf life.
- Line containers with a paper towel when storing cubed sweet potatoes to absorb excess moisture.
- Cut sweet potatoes into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking times.
- Start cooking in cold water to promote even heat distribution and prevent overcooked edges.
- Simmer gently, rather than a vigorous boil, to avoid breaking the potatoes apart.
- Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding and ensure uniform cooking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1potato
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 762mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 32063IU | 641% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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