How to Cook Sweet Potato - Cooking Times
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Season: Autumn, Winter
Preparation
Cut off both ends. Cut into rounds if large
Cooking Times by Method
💧 Boil
20〜30分
From cold water
Whole or rounds. Start from cold water to slowly draw out sweetness
🔥 Stir-fry
5〜8分
Thin slices. Pan-frying candied-style also works great
📡 Microwave
4〜6分
1 potato (200g) at 600W. Wrap in newspaper + plastic for moist result
♨️ Steam
20〜30分
Low and slow steaming increases sweetness
Common Mistakes
- High heat and short cooking doesn't bring out sweetness — low and slow is the rule
- Not soaking after cutting causes discoloration from tannins