Caribbean Boniato Mash Recipes

Steps:

• Place boniatos in a medium saute pan and cover with milk. Cook boniato in milk until tender.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a small saucepan until almost smoking, add garlic, shaking pan constantly and season with salt and pepper. When the garlic turns golden brown, add the lime juice. Set the mojo aside until the boniato is done.
• Drain boniato, and while still hot, puree the boniato through a food mill or mash with a potato masher; add the mojo and season with salt and pepper.

Steps:

• Place the boniato in a large pot with cold salted water to cover and slowly bring t a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and gently simmer the boniato until very tender, about 10 minutes.
• Drain the boniato well and return to the pot. Mash with a potato masher or put through a ricer. Do not use a food processor to mash the boniato or it will taste gummy.
• Add the butter and cream and continue mashing to form a creamy puree. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

• Place the cubed potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water and add 1 teaspoon salt - boil until tender, about 20 minutes.
• Drain potatoes and puree in a food processor or blender.
• Combine the 2 cups water, 2 cups sugar, lime peel and cinnamon stick in a large heavy saucepan.
• Cook until it reaches the soft-ball stage (250 degrees) on a candy thermometer - about 15 minutes - stir frequently.
• Reduce heat to low, carefully add potatoes cook and stir until smooth - about 6 to 8 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add the egg yolks and mix well.
• Return to low heat for 2 to 3 minutes stirring constantly.
• Remove from the heat mix in either the sherry or the vanilla (NOT BOTH) Note: I like to add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon here, but it's optional.
• Allow the paste to cool at room temperature for about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Transfer to a serving bowl or individual dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve cold.

Steps:

• Cook potatoes, plantains and garlic in large pan of boiling water 15 to 20 min. or until potatoes are tender; drain. Return potato mixture to pan.
• Add cream cheese and lime juice; mash until cream cheese is melted and potato mixture is desired consistency. Stir in all remaining ingredients except 2 Tbsp. bacon. Spoon into serving bowl.
• Sprinkle with remaining bacon.