This recipe originally called for Japanese sweet potatoes but I only found regular potatoes. So, I am using my own directions for cooking but did make the delicious maple-tahini creme fraiche. Thanks go to Samantha Seneviratne from NYT Cooking for the recipe. I will keep an eye out for these sweet and nutty Japanese potatoes!
I enjoy sweet potatoes many ways, especially baked and usually just plain. Once in awhile I like to “”kick-it-up” with a topping such as this recipe.
Sweet Potatoes with Maple-Tahini Creme Fraiche
- 2-1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream (remember sour cream is a bit tangier so adjust lemon if needed)
- 1/4 cup tahini (if it’s separated I scrape it into a bowl and whisk/stir until it’s very smooth – some say storing it upside down helps to prevent separation – just be sure the lid is on good)
- 2 tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
In a small bowl mix the creme fraiche, tahini, maple syrup, garlic, 1 tsp. lemon zest, and 1 tsp. lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. I always wrap potatoes and make a few cuts in the foil. Bake for 45-60 minutes.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
I don’t have sweet potatoes but regular potatoes. Will it work if I boil my potatoes in sugar water before starting?
Using sugar water is usually done to remove starch to make crispy potatoes. If that’s what you want and are planning to fry them sure – that would work. My recipe uses baked… The sauce would be delicious on any potato – I love the nutty flavor of tahini and the sweetness of maple syrup 🙂
Really? It’s use to make crispy potatoes like the ones at fast food restaurants like Mcdonald and burger King?
I don’t eat there so I have no idea how they make their potatoes. This is just a standard cooking process to remove starch (water), potatoes just crisp up better 🙂
Ahh….does it work for Bananas and plantains too to make it crispy or just potatoes?
I doubt it – just use firm banana slices!
Thanks. Looking forward to seeing more cooking tips from you.
I really like this topping, and have all the ingredients so will give it a try soon! 🙂
The topping is really, really good – too good if you know what I mean 🙂 The topping is thicker but thinned when it touched the hot sweet potato.
It is alway fun to try out a new way of preparing sweet potatoes. The combination of flavors sounds good.
This is a delicious one to keep Karen and so easy to make 🙂
sweet potato and maple syrup? Mm i think a bit sweet for me but i guess you can reduce the maple syrup.
cheers
sherry
Recipes are only guidelines and are open to changes to suit you. It’s certainly not sweet if you think about desserts you make 🙂 The combo of maple syrup, tahini and creme fraiche provide a delicious balance.
Deliciousness for my husband. 🍃🍠
We can’t like everything – is it the tahini? I could eat this topping on its own 🙂
Oh, only meant he looooves sweet potatoes.