How long to microwave Sweet Potato?

Microwave Sweet Potato for 4-6 min. 1 potato (200g) at 600W. Wrap in newspaper + plastic for moist result

How long to stir-fry Sweet Potato?

Stir-fry Sweet Potato for 5-8 min. Thin slices. Pan-frying candied-style also works great

Steam Sweet Potato for 20-30 min. Low and slow steaming increases sweetness

Cut off both ends. Cut into rounds if large

20-30 min

From cold water

Whole or rounds. Start from cold water to slowly draw out sweetness

5-8 min

Thin slices. Pan-frying candied-style also works great

4-6 min

1 potato (200g) at 600W. Wrap in newspaper + plastic for moist result

20-30 min

Low and slow steaming increases sweetness

High heat and short cooking doesn't bring out sweetness — low and slow is the rule
Not soaking after cutting causes discoloration from tannins