Kumara Roast

Kumara Roast

Kumara (koo-MAH-rah)

Roasted Sweet Potato

Prep Time 5 min
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 208 kcal

Sweet potatoes roasted in coals until charred and caramelized. A simple, sweet side.

Nutrition & Info

200 kcal per serving
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

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash and poke sweet potatoes.

  2. 2

    Rub with coconut oil and salt.

  3. 3

    Place in hot coals or oven at 200C.

  4. 4

    Roast 40 minutes until soft.

  5. 5

    Split open, add butter.

  6. 6

    Serve with coconut cream.

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Did You Know?

Sweet potato is the second most important root crop in the Solomon Islands after taro.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • fire or oven

Garnishing

butter, coconut cream

Accompaniments

fish

The Story Behind Kumara Roast

Sweet potatoes arrived in the Pacific through ancient trans-oceanic contact and became an important food crop across the Solomon Islands.

Roasting in coals produces naturally caramelized, smoky sweet potatoes.

Kumara remains a daily staple, especially in rural areas.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed any meal 📜 Origins: Pre-colonial

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