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Crispy Sweet Potato Slaw

This French Slaw leans on cream and nutmeg to do the heavy lifting. We crisp the Sweet Potato for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.7 from 1,791 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook35 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Crispy Sweet Potato Slaw
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the cream and nutmeg 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 crisp until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the dry white wine and the rest of the cream and nutmeg flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red onion 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 chopped thyme and serve while hot.

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

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