How to cook sweet potatoes well
Sweet potato (also known as sweet potato) is a nutritious and sweet ingredient that has attracted much attention in recent years because of its health attributes. Whether it is steamed, boiled, roasted or fried, sweet potatoes can show a unique flavor. This article will combine popular topics and hot contents on the Internet for the past 10 days to introduce you to a detailed introduction to various cooking methods of sweet potatoes, and attach structured data to help you easily make delicious sweet potatoes.
1. Popular sweet potato related topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
According to recent data analysis on social media and food platforms, the following are hot topics related to sweet potatoes:
| Ranking | Hot Topics | Discussion volume (10,000) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweet potatoes in air fryer | 12.5 |
| 2 | Low-calorie sweet potato recipe | 9.8 |
| 3 | Sweet potato weight loss method | 8.3 |
| 4 | Sweet potato dessert making | 7.6 |
| 5 | Nutritional value of sweet potatoes | 6.9 |
2. Complete collection of sweet potato cooking methods
Here are several common sweet potato cooking methods, as well as their steps and features:
| How to cook | step | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Steamed sweet potatoes | 1. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes 2. Cut into pieces and put into steamer 3. Steam over high heat for 15-20 minutes | Keep the original flavor and lose less nutrients |
| Boil sweet potatoes | 1. Wash the sweet potato and cut it into pieces 2. Put it in boiling water and cook for 10-15 minutes 3. It can be easily penetrated with chopsticks | Soft and glutinous, suitable for dessert |
| Roasted sweet potatoes | 1. Wash and dry the sweet potatoes 2. Preheat the oven at 200℃ 3. Bake for 40-60 minutes | Burnt fragrance, sweeter |
| Air fryer sweet potato | 1. Wash the sweet potato and cut it into strips 2. Fry at 180℃ for 15 minutes 3. Flip over and fry for another 10 minutes | Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, low in oil and healthy |
3. Tips for cooking sweet potatoes
1.The key to selecting materials: Choose sweet potatoes with smooth skin and scarless skin. Red heart sweet potatoes are more suitable for roasting, and white heart sweet potatoes are more suitable for steaming.
2.Save method: Uncooked sweet potatoes should be placed in a cool and ventilated place to avoid refrigeration, otherwise it will affect the sweetness.
3.Improve sweetness: Hang sweet potatoes in the sun for 1-2 days to convert starch into sugar and have a higher sweetness.
4.Quickly cooked: Dip the pieces and soak them in water for 10 minutes to shorten the cooking time.
4. Analysis of the nutritional value of sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are rich in dietary fiber, vitamin A and potassium, and are ideal for a healthy diet. Here are the nutrients for every 100 grams of sweet potato:
| Nutritional ingredients | content |
|---|---|
| Calories | 86 big card |
| carbohydrate | 20.1 g |
| Dietary fiber | 3 grams |
| Vitamin A | 709μg |
| Potassium | 337mg |
V. Conclusion
Sweet potatoes are not only delicious, but also have rich nutritional value. Whether it is a staple food or a dessert, it can meet the needs of different groups of people. I hope that through the introduction of this article, you can master a variety of sweet potato cooking methods and make healthier and more delicious sweet potato dishes. Go and try it!
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