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Sweet Potato Tabbouleh in lemongrass and chilli

This Vietnamese Tabbouleh leans on lemongrass and chilli to do the heavy lifting. We sear the Sweet Potato for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.6 from 3,016 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook25 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Sweet Potato Tabbouleh in lemongrass and chilli
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the lemongrass and chilli 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 sear until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the rice paper and the rest of the lemongrass and chilli flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the carrots 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.

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

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