Red Chile Rubbed Sweet Potatoes with Green Onion Vinaigrette

By cirql8or

Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay, 2008

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 3/4 cup freshly chopped green onion, green parts only, plus more for garnish
• 3 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves
• 2 teaspoons honey
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 6 tablespoons ancho chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 4 sweet potatoes, scrubbed, par-cooked and slice into 1-inch thick slices, skin left on
• Canola oil
• Freshly chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish
• Special equipment: 6-inch wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Blend the vinegar, water, onion, cilantro, honey, salt and pepper, to taste, in a blender until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil and blend until emulsified.

Whisk together the chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, sugar, salt and pepper, to taste, in a small bowl.

Heat the grill over medium-high heat.

Brush the potato slices with oil on both sides and season with the spice rub on one side. Skewer 2 slices of the potatoes onto 2 skewers (so the potatoes lay flat) and place on the grill, rub side down and cook until golden brown and a crust has formed, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the skewers over and continue grilling until the second side is golden brown and the potatoes are just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Remove to a platter and immediately drizzle with green onion vinaigrette, green onions and chopped cilantro.