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Purple Sweet Potato

Ipomoea batatas (purple var.) Allergen-Free
Purple Sweet Potato

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Convolvulaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Asian
  • Seasonality Fall-Winter
  • Source Sweet Potato Plant

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Purple Sweet Potato ?

A starchy root vegetable with vibrant purple flesh, offering a subtly sweet and earthy flavor with a firm texture.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Purple Sweet Potato ?

Le/La/L'Purple Sweet Potato a un goût sweet, earthy, mildly nutty avec des arômes earthy, subtle.

Taste
Sweet, Earthy, Mildly nutty
Texture
Firm, Starchy, Creamy (when cooked)
Aroma
Earthy, Subtle
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 100g (1 medium)
Calories90 kcal
Total Fat0.1 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein2 g
Total Carbohydrate20 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Total Sugars4 g
Calcium30 mg
Iron0.8 mg
Potassium350 mg

Le secret du chef

Purple sweet potatoes are denser than orange varieties, requiring slightly longer cooking times. Their color can turn blueish with alkaline ingredients.

Substituts & Proportions pour Purple Sweet Potato

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Purple Sweet Potato est Orange Sweet Potato, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Sweeter, softer texture, different color.

Substituts pour Purple Sweet Potato avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Orange Sweet Potato Meilleur 1:1 Sweeter, softer texture, different color.
Yukon Gold Potatoes 1:1 Starchy, but less sweet and no purple color.
Taro Root 1:1 Similar starchy texture, earthy flavor, less sweet.
Beetroot 1:1 Different flavor, but similar vibrant purple color and earthy notes for presentation.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Purple Sweet Potato

  1. Look for firm, unblemished potatoes without soft spots or sprouts.
  2. Store in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Purple Sweet Potato ?

  • Coconut milk
  • Ginger
  • Cinnamon
  • Curry
  • Pork
  • Chicken
  • Roasted vegetables

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Purple Sweet Potato ?

Sweet, Earthy, Mildly nutty Earthy, Subtle

Quel est un bon substitut pour Purple Sweet Potato ?

Le meilleur substitut est Orange Sweet Potato (1:1). Sweeter, softer texture, different color.

Comment choisir et conserver le Purple Sweet Potato ?

Look for firm, unblemished potatoes without soft spots or sprouts. Store in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place.

Ingrédients Root Vegetable associés

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