Kumala Roast

Name: Kumala Roast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ni-Vanuatu
Ingredients: 4 medium sweet potatoes; 1 tbsp coconut oil; Salt to taste; 1 tbsp butter; Lime juice; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; Coconut cream; Pinch of pepper

Kumala (koo-MAH-lah)

Roasted Sweet Potato

⏱ Prep Time 5 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 208 kcal

Sweet potatoes roasted in hot coals until charred outside and soft inside. A simple, sweet staple.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 3.0g

Carbs 40.0g

Fat 4.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

fire or oven

Presentation Guide

Vessel: plate

Garnishes: butter, coconut cream

Accompaniments: fish

Ingredients

4 medium sweet potatoes
1 tbsp coconut oil
Salt to taste
1 tbsp butter
Lime juice
1/4 tsp cinnamon
Coconut cream
Pinch of pepper

Instructions

1
Wash sweet potatoes and poke with a fork.
2
Rub with coconut oil and salt.
3
Place in hot coals or oven at 200C.
4
Roast 40 minutes until soft inside.
5
Split open and add butter and cinnamon.
6
Drizzle with coconut cream and serve.

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Did You Know?

Kumala (sweet potato) likely arrived in the Pacific from South America via ancient Polynesian voyagers.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

fire or oven

Garnishing

butter, coconut cream

Accompaniments

fish

The Story Behind Kumala Roast

Sweet potatoes arrived in the Pacific through one of history's most remarkable voyages. Ancient Polynesian navigators are believed to have brought kumala from South America long before European contact.

Roasting in coals is the simplest and oldest preparation, producing a naturally caramelized, smoky sweet potato.

Kumala is now a daily staple across Vanuatu.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed any meal 📜 Origins: Pre-colonial

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