Sweet Potato Simboro

Variations on this recipe include taro, cassava, plantains, or even yam. If you substitute one of these starches for the sweet potato, the cooking time may vary. Also, keep in mind that the cassava needs to have the tough, woody stems removed before grating. For the leaves you can use leafy greens of any sort, that are soft enough to wrap around the tasty middle, chard is ideal.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Grate the sweet potato, chop garlic, ginger and spring onions and combine in a bowl.

Step 2

Add in the sweetcorn, beaten egg and season with 1 tbsp oil, salt, pepper and mix well.

Step 3

Lay out green leaves, ready to roll.

Step 4

Place spoonful in each leaf and roll tightly.

Step 5

Place all the rolled leaves in a pot.

Step 6

Combine coconut milk and water together and pour over the rolls in the pot.

Step 7

Simmer on low to medium heat for 20-30minutes until they are done. Be careful not to simmer at high heat as the bubbling can unroll the leaves.