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Vanilla Scented Sweet Potatoes - Recipe

Recipe courtesy of Chef Scott Neuman, Oba! Restaurante, Portland, Oregon
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Vanilla Scented Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Directions
  • Scrape the vanilla bean seeds into the half and half, add the scraped vanilla bean and simmer in a saucepan for 3 to 4 minutes, being careful not to boil the mixture over.
  • Meanwhile, cut the sweet potatoes into small chunks, cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until very tender.
  • Drain the sweet potatoes and add the butter and salt. Remove the vanilla bean from the cream mixture and slowly add to the potatoes, while using a food mill, ricer or masher.
  • Add the half &half and season to taste with the salt. Keep warm over a double boiler until needed.
 
 
Ingredients
-1/4 vanilla bean, (fresh)
-1 3/4 cups half and half
-2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
-4 tablespoons butter
-3/4 teaspoon kosher salt