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• This is very important if you want to eat the sweet potato skin as well.

Use a fork to stab the outside of the sweet potato skin. Stab the whole potato about 6 to 8 times. When you cook the sweet potato in the microwave, it heats up very quickly, and the steam builds up between the flesh and the skin. If you don't put a hole in the potato to let the steam escape, the sweet potato will explode in the microwave.

• You only need to make small holes in the skin so you don't need to dig into the sweet potato with a fork.
• Alternatively, you can also use a knife to make an "X" shape on the peels.
• You really can't skip this step!

Pack the sweet potatoes to cook. Take a paper towel and moisten it with cold water. Gently squeeze the excess water carefully so it doesn't tear the towel. Place the paper on a shallow microwave-sized dish and place the potatoes in the center of the paper. Wrap the potatoes by folding the edges of the paper towel inward.

• Wet paper towels give a steaming effect when you microwave the potatoes.
• In addition, it also helps keep the moisture in the potatoes so that the potatoes don't shrink and softens the skin.
• Don't use foil when microwave cooking! Do not microwave sweet potatoes in foil. This will cause a spark and could cause serious burns. Microwave will be damaged if you do so.

Check the ripeness of the potato. Be careful when taking out sweet potatoes from the microwave. Both the potato and the plate are very hot! The potato will be firm but not too soft. If the potatoes are too hard, keep in the microwave for 1 minute at a time until evenly cooked. You can check to see if the potato is ripe by stabbing it in the center with a fork, if you can stab it easily but the center is still a bit stiff, the potato should be ready to eat.

• If you are unsure, just cook the potato until it cooks as it will burn or explode in the microwave for too long.

Enjoy. Cut the sweet potato in half and enjoy. advertisement

Method 2 of 2: Serving with sweet potatoes

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   Creates a salty taste for sweet potatoes. Add a few basic ingredients when served with sweet potatoes. For example melt butter, a pinch of salt, sprinkle with a little pepper, 1 teaspoon of sour cream, a little chopped shallots.
   • Adding a few small pieces of bacon or a few slices of sausage is also great, if you want to eat some meat.

2. 

   Adds sweetness to sweet potatoes. Sprinkle some brown sugar over the sweet potatoes with butter and salt. This sweet potato is perfect for dessert!
   • You can also sprinkle a little maple syrup over the sweet potatoes.
   • If you have a craving for sweets and are not afraid of gaining weight, add some whipped cream.

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   Experiment with other ingredients. You can combine these ingredients or try something else like:
   • Butter slices
   • Salsa
   • Yellow mustard sauce
   • Omelet
   • Chopped onion or cilantro
   • You can also enjoy sweet potatoes along with your favorite condiments like mustard sauce, ketchup, or steak sauce.

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   Eat with other dishes. There are many options for meals with sweet potatoes. You can do it quickly with a mixed salad, served with apple sauce or served with a cup of yogurt. Alternatively, you can also eat with steak, grilled chicken or mixed vegetables. advertisement

Advice

• Sweet potatoes and yams are two different types of tubers. Most sweet potatoes are similar in shape and size; they have two slightly pointed ends and are usually smaller than yams. Sweet potatoes are not as powdered or dry as sweet potatoes, although they both taste quite similar. If you bought the wrong potato by mistake, you can cook it the same way as sweet potato; sometimes you just can't tell the difference.
• Some microwaves have a "baked potato" mode; Use that mode when you are unsure how to do it.
• If you're in a rush, you can cut the potatoes out as soon as the microwave stops, add seasoning (or without) and microwave for 30 to 60 seconds to finish cooking.
• Experiment and satisfy cravings. It's no wonder eating sweet potatoes along with other dishes! If you crave a flavor, add a little to the potato. It will be interesting to create your own combination.
• The American Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) ranks sweet potatoes at the top of the list of the most nutrient dense vegetables.

Warning

• If you are not planning on making sweet potatoes right after you buy them, store them in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight. Do not store in the refrigerator as the potatoes will dry out.
• A little fat will increase the absorption of beta-carotene found in potatoes. You just need to add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to the potato if you do not want to eat with other dishes.

What you need

• Microwave
• The dish can be used in the microwave
• Knife
• Paper towels (optional)
• Towels used in the kitchen
• Fork