Photo: Red Chile Rubbed Sweet Potatoes with Green Onion Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients
Green Onion Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3/4 cup freshly chopped green onion, green parts only, plus more for garnish
- 3 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup canola oil
Spice-Rubbed Sweet Potatoes:
- 6 tablespoons ancho chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 4 sweet potatoes, scrubbed, par-cooked and slice into 1-inch thick slices, skin left on
- Canola oil
- Freshly chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish
- Special equipment: 6-inch wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Directions
For the vinaigrette:
Blend the vinegar, water, onion, cilantro, honey, salt and pepper, to taste, in a blender until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil and blend until emulsified.
For the potatoes:
Whisk together the chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, sugar, salt and pepper, to taste, in a small bowl.
Heat the grill over medium-high heat.
Brush the potato slices with oil on both sides and season with the spice rub on one side. Skewer 2 slices of the potatoes onto 2 skewers (so the potatoes lay flat) and place on the grill, rub side down and cook until golden brown and a crust has formed, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the skewers over and continue grilling until the second side is golden brown and the potatoes are just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Remove to a platter and immediately drizzle with green onion vinaigrette, green onions and chopped cilantro.
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By camilledaw
Northeast Missouri
on March 31, 2011
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Made the with Bobby's Carolina ribs and Ed's baked beans! Wonderful! Very fragrant and delish! Thanks Bobby!
By Chef #745649
Portland, OR
on March 13, 2011
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maybe I'm losing it, but I don't see any directions for making the potato part of this recipe. Big omission! The only reason I'm giving it any stars is because I have to in order to post...
By daynac151
New Orleans, LA
on May 13, 2010
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My husband and I both agreed.. the vinaigrette was good but we both weren't fans of the potatoes. They weren't terrible and we ate them so we wouldn't waste them, but I probably won't be making this recipe again. Sorry Bobby, this one just didn't do it for us!
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