Asian 5 Spice Roasted Sweet Potatoes


I was looking for a way to make an Asian inspired dish out of the sweet potatoes I had sitting in my fridge. They were meant to accompany the previous blog "Hoisin Glazed Chicken Wraps" and continue on with the Asian theme of the evening. I had a giant jar of Asian 5 Spice blend -- Which in case you are unfamiliar is a combination of the following spices; Star Anise, Cloves, Cinnamon, Fennel Seeds and Sichuan pepper. I hope you enjoy this recipe.

Ingredients:

4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks (1inch)
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon asian 5 spice blend
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tsp grated or powdered ginger

Preheat oven to 450°F. In large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and toss. Arrange potatoes in 13x9-inch baking dish. Place on top rack of oven and roast until tender and slightly browned, about 45 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Kosher salt is the key.