Sweet potato (kumara) mash

Ingredients:

• 2 sweet potatoes

• Knob of butter

• Milk & or cream

• Salt & pepper to taste

Method:

• Peel the sweet potatoes & cut into 1 inch chunks.

• Place sweet potatoes in a pan with salted water (just enough to cover the potatoes). The potatoes should be placed in cold water. Cook until tender but not falling apart. This should take 15-20 minutes.

• Drain the sweet potatoes  immediately & then return to the pan & place back on the stove at a low heat to remove any excess water.

• Mash sweet potato until smooth, add butter & milk (this can be added cold or warmed up prior to adding). Season to taste.

• For a creamier consistency, after mashing you could also use either an electric or hand held whisk.