Tropical Baked Kumala

Kumala (or Kumara), is such a versatile ingredient that can be prepared so many different ways. I played around with this rendition from Wattie's and have found something that works just great!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  medium kumara (orange or golden)
• 1  dash  oil
• 1⁄2 cup  well drained crushed pineapple
• 1  teaspoon  minced fresh ginger (optional)
• 2 -3  trimmed and chopped spring onions
• 340  g corned beef (try a lower fat, lower sodium version(you won't taste the difference!)
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup  grated cheese

Directions

1. Wash the kumala and dry well. Trim the ends. Rub the kumala with oil and place on a baking tray. Cook at 200oC for 45-50 minutes or until well cooked. Alternatively prick the kumara with a fork and microwave on high power for 15 minutes or until tender.
2. Slice a top off each kumala and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
3. Add the pineapple, ginger, spring onions and Corned Beef and mix gently with a fork to break up the corned beef and mix the ingredients lightly. Do not mash.
4. Re-fill each kumala with 1/4 of the mixture and return or place on the baking tray. Sprinkle each with a little grated cheese.
5. Cook at 200oC for 15 minutes until piping hot and golden.