Sweet Potato (Soetpatat) Bake
Sweet Potato (Soetpatat) Bake. It brings a true taste of South Africa straight to your dining table.
Ingrédients
- 1 kg sweet potatoes (orange or white flesh)
- 3 tbsp butter (melted)
- 3 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into thick rounds. Boil in salted water for about 10 minutes until just tender (not mushy). Drain well.
- Grease an oven dish. Layer the sweet potato slices inside.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and milk/cream. Pour over the sweet potatoes.
- Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes, until the top is golden, bubbly, and caramelised.
- Serve warm as a side dish with roasts, stews, or braai meat.
