Kumara Mash
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The Tale of Kumara Mash
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Kumara, the New Zealand sweet potato, was brought to the islands by Polynesian ancestors of the Māori centuries before European contact, making it one of the country's oldest cultivated crops. Mashing it is a modern preparation built on a staple with genuinely ancient roots in New Zealand agriculture.
Ingredients
Scale:· 6 servings
- 3 lbs kumara (orange kumara), peeled and chopped
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
Instructions
- 1Place the chopped kumara in a large pot and cover with cold salted water.
- 2Bring to a boil and cook for 18-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- 3Drain well and return the kumara to the pot.
- 4Add butter and cream, then mash until smooth.
- 5Stir in brown sugar if using, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6Serve hot alongside roast meats.
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