Author Rachel Khong joins the hosts to discuss their quest for the best way to cook rice without a rice cooker. They also brainstorm family-friendly recipes with jalapenos, share a quick and easy microwave chocolate cake recipe, and explore the versatility of kimchi and pickled vegetables. The episode ends with delectable recipes, meal ideas, and a creative discussion about poetry-themed ice cream flavors.
One way to use up sweet potatoes is by making a delicious hash with onions and herbs, or roasting them in the oven to create a crispy side dish.
Another idea is to use sweet potatoes as a topping for Shepherd's Pie, including a base of onions, carrots, and ground meat or vegetables, baked until golden and served as a hearty meal.
To add a twist, try pickling sweet potatoes using the brine to create slices that can be enjoyed on salads or as a side dish.
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Using sweet potatoes in hash or roasted form
One way to use up the sweet potatoes is to make a delicious hash by cooking them with onions and herbs until they are crispy and brown. Roasting them in the oven with some oil or coconut oil is another option to create a crispy and flavorful side dish.
Making sweet potato Shepherd's Pie
Another idea is to make a Shepherd's Pie using the sweet potatoes as a topping. The sweet potatoes can be mashed and used to cover a base of onions, carrots, and your choice of ground meat or vegetables. Bake it in the oven until the top is golden and serve it as a hearty meal.
Pickling the sweet potatoes
For a different twist, you can also pickle the sweet potatoes. Try using the pickle brine to create pickled sweet potato slices that can be enjoyed on salads or as a side dish.
Creating sweet potato desserts
If you're in the mood for something sweet, sweet potato desserts are a great option. You can make sweet potato pie or try a Filipino-inspired recipe like sweet potato babenka.
Other uses for sweet potatoes
Other ideas include using the sweet potatoes in dog food recipes or donating them to a local food bank or shelter for others to enjoy.
Samin and Hrishi brainstorm snack ideas for hiking, but sometimes wander off the trail, and author Rachel Khong (@rrrrrrrachelkhong) breaks down her quest to find the best way to cook rice—without a rice cooker.