We went along to the FESTIVAL DA BATATA-DOCE in Aljezur last weekend and it was really enjoyable!
Although the event focused on the Sweet Potato (Batata-Doce) there were lots of other stands selling local crafts and food. These included cakes, herbs, liquors, local wine, honey, the famous Monchique Sausage, and of course several different Sweet Potato cakes (Bolos da Batata-Doce) etc Hmmm Delicious!!
There were also various cookery demonstrations presenting recipes using sweet potatoes. I could not understand a word but we sampled one dish, bacalhau with some concoction of sweet potato and various other ingredients. It tasted great, but unfortunately I lost the recipe sheet so I am still none the wiser as to what it was!
The municipality claim that the famous “roots of reddish skin and yellow flesh” plus the great taste of the Batata-Doce de Aljezur, is down to the quality of the land, water, clean air and climate along with the agricultural techniques. Further research revealed that the Batata-Doce de Aljezur, is actually a certified regional product (IGP – Indicação Geográfica Protegida)
Caught up in the moment and eager to try some new recipes I bought a whole sack of these potatoes. Hmmm… I hope they freeze well otherwise we will also be eating them for breakfast. Sweet potato and cornflakes I wonder if that’s a first?. Apparently, the sweet potato is extremely versatile and can be baked, boiled or fried and used in either savoury or sweet dishes. The search is now on for some interesting recipes!
Sweet Potato Mash
HELP! I need inspiration please share your favourite recipes…
Piglet in Portugal 
http://sabores.sapo.pt/receita/tarte-de-batata-doce-com-amendoa-receita-bimby
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Never been too keen on Sweet Potato but there are a couple of good recipes on here http://globetrottingforfood.wordpress.com/
Took me ages to find so hope you like some of them. I’ve been meaning to try but not got there yet so you can be my guinea piglet!
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Hi Jo,
I never used to be keen on Sweet Ptoato, but have grown to like it! Yep, I will be your little guinea-iggie and try the recipe from the link! Looks delcious! thanks for the link 😉
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Hi, If you look up Gillian McKieth recipes online, there are some great ones that include sweet potato. If you can’t find them I will gladly send you some. Ignore the veggie aspect, they can be adapted… and they are yummy. M
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Hi Wordangell,
Thanks for the suggestion – do you have any “tried and tested” favourites? 🙂
PiP 🙂
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Chuck is a cut of beef from the shoulder and neck area of the cow.
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I will be trying your sweet potato mash soon. I have a few recipes on my blog that you are welcomed to try. Please drop by and try my chili recipe. By the way, I really enjoyed reading your blog and also enjoyed the photographs.
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Liked your Dad’s spicy Pork rice. I am going to give that a try as Pork is cheap and plentiful here in Portugal. Like the Nachos recipe but what is chuck?
🙂
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Hi PiF
This sounds delicious!!!!
Thank you 🙂
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Here’s a recipe I use when I’m serving salmon steaks:
Sweet potato salad (can be served warm, hot or cold):
Sweet potatoes
Lemon juice
Water
Ginger
Paprika
Cinnamon
Olive oil
Cut the sweet potatoes into small cubes, heat a table spoon of oil in a pan and add the sweet potatoes for a few minutes. Then half cover the sweet potatoes with water, add two or three tablespoons of lemon juice, a teaspoon of ginger, paprika and cinnamon, season to taste. Adjust the spices and lemon juice according to your palate. Cook for about 15 minutes until the potatoes are soft enough to eat but not mushy.
Enjoy!
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Hi,
Yes, I must find some recipes!
I’ve been so busy writing cards and trying to buy Christmas presents this week cooking has taken a bit of a back seat.
I think on balance I prefer savoury to cake recipes using the sweet potatoes. I was looking at a sweet potato desert today at a local restaurant and the green gooey bit in the middle which I assume was sweet potato did not look that appetizing!! 😦
Belinda, the baked potato sounds good. A nice simple and healthy lunch!
PiP
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Haven’t got any very exciting recipes to report but we all love sweet potatoes baked in their jackets, served up with sour cream, chives, a sprinkling of cheddar on top, oh and plenty of black pepper. Looking forward to some more recipes though.
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Mmmm, looks and sounds delicious! Look forward to reading all the recipes!
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