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Creamy Coconut Sweet Potato Stew

This sweet potato stew is a comforting and flavorful dish that perfectly balances warming spices with creamy coconut milk. Ideal for a quick weeknight meal or a cozy weekend dinner, this recipe is designed to be both simple to prepare and incredibly satisfying. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes combined with aromatic ginger and garlic. This ginger coconut sweet potato and rice stew is a testament to how simple ingredients can create a complex and delicious fla
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 inches fresh ginger, grated
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4-1 /2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • kosher salt and black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook 5 minutes until soft. Add the ginger, garlic, and sweet potatoes and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne and cook another minute.
  2. Add 3 cups water. Season generously with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
  3. Stir in the coconut milk and kale, cook 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the cilantro.
  4. Make the chili oil: Heat the olive oil and garlic in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until the garlic is fragrant, 5 minutes. Stir in the sesame seeds, chili flakes, and cumin seeds, cook 30 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in paprika. Season with salt. Let cool.
  5. To serve, divide the rice among bowls and ladle the stew overtop. Spoon over the chili oil and top with cilantro. Serve with Naan on the side.

Notes

- Use full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest texture.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
- For extra texture, add toasted sesame seeds or chopped peanuts as a garnish.