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Charred Sweet Potato with soy and ginger

The kind of Chinese plate you make on repeat. soy and ginger, a proper char, and a finish of fresh herbs.

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Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Serves2
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Charred Sweet Potato with soy and ginger
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the soy and ginger 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 shaoxing wine and the rest of the soy and ginger flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

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

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

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