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Plantains & Cuban Sweet Potato with Miso Sauce

Cultural Context

Cuban cuisine is a vibrant blend of Spanish, African, and Caribbean influences, with sweet plantains and root vegetables like sweet potatoes being staples. This dish combines the natural sweetness of plantains and sweet potatoes with a savory miso sauce, reflecting the fusion of flavors found in modern Cuban cooking. Today, variations of this dish can be found in many Cuban restaurants and homes, showcasing the adaptability of traditional ingredients.

CubanCUmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups cuban sweet potatoes (boniato)
2 plantains
2 tablespoons miso paste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons agave
1/4 cup cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 green onions
1/2 cup water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

miso paste

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Nutritional yeast adds umami flavor while being lower in sodium.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more budget-friendly.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a similar crunch at a lower cost.

1

Prepare the cabbage slaw and place it at the bottom of the plate.

2

Cut the boniato into rough cubes.

3

Slice the plantain into rounds.

4

Generously top the cabbage slaw with the boniato and plantain.

5

Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugars from the agave and brown sugar on the plantains for about a minute.

6

Serve and enjoy the dish, noting the flavors and textures.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

ovenbaking sheetskilletmixing bowlwhisk

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Miso PlantainsCuban Sweet Potato MisoSweet Plantains with Miso

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