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Chinese Sweet Potato Medley

A sichuan take on Sweet Potato Medley, built on black bean and garlic and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 24 min and easily enough for 4 people.

4.7 from 1,870 cooks
Prep12 min
Cook12 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Chinese Sweet Potato Medley
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the black bean and garlic 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 steam until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the shaoxing wine and the rest of the black bean and garlic 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.

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

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