Name: Sweet-Potato Coconut Purée
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 1/2 hr
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 6 pounds medium sweet potatoes; 1 cup well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk; 3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar, or to taste

Drawing her inspiration from the Caribbean, food editor Lillian Chou stirred lightly sweetened coconut milk into roasted sweet potatoes.

Cooks note:

Sweet-potato purée can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. Reheat in a large heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, covered, stirring occasionally (20 to 30 minutes).

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