Here’s how to make a steamed sweet potato! This easy method makes most deliciously moist potatoes, ideal for topping and stuffing.
Here’s a way to cook everyone’s favorite root vegetable that might surprise you: Steamed Sweet Potatoes! This easy method is fast and easy, and it results in the most deliciously moist and tender flesh. Don’t get us wrong: we love the oven for vegetables, like these Baked Sweet Potatoes. But steaming this orange vegetable makes it so moist, it might become your new best method.
Best potatoes for steamed sweet potatoes
You can steam any type of sweet potato, but what’s important is the size. Here’s what to know:
- Look for medium-sized sweet potatoes. Try to find potatoes that are about 8 ounces each, which are medium in size. You can also steam small potatoes. Large potatoes work too, but it will take longer.
- This recipe is customized for orange-flesh potatoes. You can use white flesh sweet potatoes in this recipe, but we haven’t tested them! The two main types of orange flesh potatoes you’ll find at the store are Jewel, which has a light brown-orange skin and Red Garnet, which has red skin and is slightly thinner. We’ve tested this recipe with Jewel sweet potatoes.
Toppings for steamed sweet potatoes
Steaming sweet potatoes results in the best moist orange flesh, perfect for topping or stuffing! This recipe is very versatile: you can top them as a side or stuff them as a main dish. Here are some ways we love to top sweet potatoes:
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FAQ
How long does it take to steam yam?
Is it better to steam or boil yam?
How many minutes does it take to boil yams?
Is it good to steam sweet potatoes?
How long does it take to steam yams?
The amount of time it takes to steam yams or sweet potatoes is determined largely by how you slice them prior to cooking. When cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices and placed in the bottom of a steamer basket with about 2 inches of water beneath, it should only take from 8 to 10 minutes for them to cook thoroughly.
What are yams?
Yam is a tuber, a nutritious food, source of carbohydrates, with high energy value. It is a source of energy and disposition for the development of daily activities. Source of soluble fibers that help in good intestinal functioning.
How do you cook yams in a vegetable steamer?
Cut into large chunks or leave whole if you prefer. Place the yams in the vegetable steamer over the pot of boiling water. Cover the pot and let the yams steam for about 25 minutes. The yams are ready when they are tender when pierced with a fork. Saute the steamed yams with butter, salt and pepper; add pineapple topping for a sweet side dish.
How do you cook yams on a stovetop?
The most common stove-top method for how to cook yams is to boil them. You can follow our basic directions for boiling sweet potatoes to make perfect mashed dishes. Wash and peel the yams, then cut them into bite-size cubes. Choose a saucepan or Dutch oven that will be large enough to hold them without crowding.