Mashed Thai Red Curry Sweet Potatoes

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 1

Mashed Thai Red Curry Sweet Potatoes: A delicious, creamy, and spicy side dish to accompany any meal

by The Chefin Side

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

270

Sugar

13g

Fat

13g

Mashed Thai Red Curry Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and unique twist on the traditional mashed potato recipe. The use of Thai red curry paste, coconut milk, and maple syrup give these sweet potatoes a complex and flavorful taste that will leave your taste buds wanting more. These sweet potatoes are perfect for accompanying any meal, especially grilled or roasted meats. Whether you're looking for a side dish for a dinner party or just want to spice up your weeknight meal, Mashed Thai Red Curry Sweet Potatoes are sure to impress.

Instructions

1.	Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into uniform pieces, place them in a pot, and cover with water. Boil for 15-20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
2.	In a separate pot, whisk together the coconut milk, Thai red curry paste, maple syrup, unsalted butter, and coarse salt. Cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until well combined.
3.	Once the sweet potatoes are ready, drain any excess water and add them to the pot with the curry mixture.
4.	Using a potato masher, mash the sweet potatoes until well combined with the curry mixture and creamy.
5.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

Mashed Thai Red Curry Sweet Potatoes are creamy, flavorful, and easy to make.

The combination of Thai red curry paste, maple syrup, and coconut milk give these sweet potatoes a unique and delicious taste.

They are a great side dish to accompany any meal, especially grilled or roasted meats.

CONS

These sweet potatoes are quite spicy due to the Thai red curry paste, so they may not be suitable for those who do not enjoy spicy foods.

They are also quite high in calories due to the use of coconut milk and butter.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although these sweet potatoes may not be the healthiest dish, they do offer some health benefits.
Sweet potatoes are a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium.
Coconut milk and butter are high in healthy fats, which can help improve cholesterol levels and heart health.
Thai red curry paste contains anti-inflammatory compounds and spices like ginger and garlic, which are great for supporting immune health.

	4 lbs sweet potatoes
	3/4 cup coconut milk
	1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
	1/4 cup maple syrup
	4 tablespoons unsalted butter
	1 teaspoon coarse salt