Gingered Yams

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 2 pounds yams peeled, and cut into 2" cubes
• 2 thin slices ginger crushed
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
• Salt to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Place yams and ginger slices in a large pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the yams are tender, about 30 minutes. Drain; discard the ginger.

Place the hot yams, orange juice, and sugar into a food processor and process just until smooth. (Or mash the hot yams with a potato masher until only fine lumps remain, then add the orange juice and sugar and continue mashing until smooth.) Remove to a serving bowl, stir in the crystallized ginger, and add salt to taste. Serve warm.

This recipe yields 4 servings.