Crock Pot Malaysian Sweet Potatoes
Transform your dinner routine with this irresistible Crock Pot Malaysian Sweet Potatoes recipe! Bursting with Southeast Asian flavors, tender sweet potatoes are slow-cooked to perfection in a rich sauce made from creamy coconut milk, fragrant red curry paste, and a blend of warm spices like turmeric and ginger. The addition of brown sugar and a splash of lime juice creates a harmonious balance of sweetness and tang, while soy sauce enhances the savory undertones. This easy-to-make dish is not only a hands-off crock pot wonder but also a vibrant, vegan-friendly meal option. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and optional crushed peanuts for a delightful crunch and serve warm for maximum flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
In a bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, brown sugar, red curry paste, ground turmeric, ground ginger, soy sauce, lime juice, and salt until well combined.
Place the cubed sweet potatoes in the crock pot.
Pour the coconut milk mixture over the sweet potatoes, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
Once cooked, gently stir the sweet potatoes to coat them in the sauce.
Serve the sweet potatoes warm, garnished with fresh cilantro and optional crushed peanuts for added texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
726 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.0 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2394 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.5 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.8 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 574 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
