Sweet Potato & Raisin Salad

Submitted by AfricanFoodNetwork

"This Moroccan salad is prepared by simmering diced potatoes or yams with cinnamon, turmeric, saffron, raisins honey etc. It is an easy dish with an exotic taste. https://africanfoodnetwork.com"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 20

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup raisins
• 1 lb sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 3 saffron threads, crumbled (to taste)

directions

1. Place raisins into a bowl, cover with boiling water, and let stand to plump.
2. Place sweet potatoes into a saucepan, cover with 2 cups water, and bring to a boil.
3. Add honey, butter, salt, cinnamon, black pepper, turmeric, and saffron to potatoes; reduce heat to low.
4. Simmer until potatoes are tender but not mushy, 8 to 10 minutes.
5. Drain raisins and stir into sweet potato mixture.
6. Continue to simmer until mixture has thickened, about 10 more minutes.
7. Let cool before serving.