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Mexican · Dessert

Charred Sweet Potato Tart

A bright take on Sweet Potato Tart, built on lime and coriander and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 37 min and easily enough for 6 people.

4.7 from 3,655 cooks
Prep12 min
Cook25 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Charred Sweet Potato Tart
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the lime and coriander elements, and pat the sweet potato dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the sweet potatoes and char until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the cotija cheese and the rest of the lime and coriander flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the cherry tomatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the topping and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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