Thai Sweet Potato Stew

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
• 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh lemongrass
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon thai chili paste
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 lb sweet potato, peeled and cubed (3 cups)
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 14 ounces can light coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 in mini food processor, spice blender or mortar with pestle, mash garlic, lemongrass, ginger and chile paste until paste forms (or finely mince with knife).
• 2 in large saucepan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. add onion and cook until golden, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. add paste mixture (or minced ingredients) and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. add sweet potatoes, broth and coconut milk and bring to a boil. reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes. stir in salt and garnish with peanuts.