The perfume of cardamom permeates these whipped sweet potatoes garnished with thinly sliced fried shallots.
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 5 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
- 3/4 pound thinly sliced shallots
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Prick sweet potatoes with a fork. Bake for 1 hour or until tender; reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
Scoop potato flesh out of skins and place into a mixing bowl. Slowly beat in the butter and cardamom. Whip until potatoes are smooth and fluffy; season with salt and white pepper. Keep warm in oven.
In a large deep skillet, heat 1 inch of oil until shimmering. Add 1/2 of the shallots to oil and fry until crisp. Transfer the shallots, using a slotted spoon, to a paper towel; season with salt. Repeat the process until all the shallots are fried. Garnish top of potatoes with shallots.
Editor's Note:We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.