SD Mashed sweet potatoes with crispy fried sage leaves
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Fried Sage Leaves
Ingredients:
10 cups peeled and chopped sweet potatoes (about 6 large potatoes)
2 tablespoons orange zest
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons cane syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Garnish: Crispy Fried Sage Leaves (recipe follows),
kosher salt
Instructions:
Place sweet potatoes in a large stockpot. Cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until fork tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
In a medium bowl, combine orange zest, orange juice, sugar, brown sugar, cane syrup, ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon, whisking well.
Place potatoes in a large bowl. Pour orange mixture over potatoes. Mash to desired consistency.
Garnish with crispy fried sage leaves and salt, if desired.
Serving Size: 8 to 10 servings
Crispy Fried Sage Leaves
Ingredients:
1 cup vegetable oil
10 to 12 fresh sage leaves
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions:
In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry leaves, 3 or 4 at a time, until crispy, 1 to 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove leaves from oil, and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining sage leaves. Season leaves with salt. Credits: Louisiana Cookin'