Ensalada de Camote

Name: Ensalada de Camote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup Peruvian giant corn, thawed; 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 3 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tbsp aji amarillo paste; 1/2 tsp fine salt

A vibrant Peruvian sweet potato salad featuring giant corn, red onion, and fresh cilantro tossed in a citrusy aji amarillo dressing.

40 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup Peruvian giant corn, thawed
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp aji amarillo paste
1/2 tsp fine salt

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

Toss 2 lbs peeled, cubed sweet potatoes with half of the 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and half of the 1/2 tsp fine salt on the baking sheet.
3

Roast for 25 minutes until tender and lightly browned, then cool to room temperature.
4

Whisk remaining 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, remaining 1/2 tsp fine salt, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1 tbsp aji amarillo paste together in a large salad bowl.
5

Add cooled roasted 2 lbs peeled, cubed sweet potatoes, 1 cup thawed Peruvian giant corn, 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl and toss gently to combine.

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Questions

What is Ensalada de Camote?

A vibrant Peruvian sweet potato salad featuring giant corn, red onion, and fresh cilantro tossed in a citrusy aji amarillo dressing. This reference files it under Peruvian salad: made in the oven, rated easy and about 40 minutes start to finish.

What oven temperature does Ensalada de Camote need?

For Ensalada de Camote, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 25 minutes, in step 3.

What should Ensalada de Camote look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until tender and lightly browned.

Is there a substitute for aji amarillo in Ensalada de Camote?

The entry for Ensalada de Camote calls for 1 tbsp aji amarillo paste. In its place: Blend a roasted orange or yellow bell pepper with a little habanero or serrano. It approximates both the fruitiness and the heat.

How many calories are in Ensalada de Camote?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 240 calories, with 4 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 6 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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