Sweet Potatoes West African Style

Ingredients

• 3 lbs sweet potatoes

• 1 tsp oil

• 1⁄3 cup finely chopped onion

• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and grated

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 1⁄2 tsp ground cumin

• 1 1⁄2 tsp ground coriander

• 1⁄8 tsp ground red pepper

• 3⁄4 cup water

• 3⁄4 cup tomato sauce

• 1⁄4 cup peanut butter

• 1 tsp suga

• 1⁄4 tsp salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prick potatoes with a fork, and bake for 1 hour until tender. Cool slightly.

3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook onion, ginger, and garlic for 3 minutes. Add cumin, coriander, and pepper and cook for 1 minute.

4. Add water, tomato sauce, peanut butter, and sugar and stir until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, until thick.

5. Cut cooled potatoes lengthwise, cutting to, but not through, the other side. Spoon about 1⁄4 cup of the sauce into each potato.

Recipe from Kathy Meneghin