1. Steaming sweet potatoes in the microwave (with water)
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
4 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Steaming sweet potatoes in the microwave (with water) For 2 people
Sweet potato 1 piece ( about 200gr) Filtered water 2 tablespoons
How to boil sweet potatoes in the microwave (with added water)
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Prepare sweet potatoes
After buying sweet potatoes, wash them thoroughly to remove the dirt sticking to the skin. Then cut off both ends of the sweet potato and slice them into round pieces about 1 finger thick.
Next, rinse the sweet potatoes with water to clean off the sap, then pat them dry.
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Steam sweet potatoes in the microwave
Place the prepared sweet potatoes in a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of water, then cover the bowl with a plate or wrap it with plastic wrap.
Then, put it in the microwave, set the temperature to the highest level, adjust the time to about 3 minutes – 3 minutes and 30 seconds, and let the sweet potatoes cook in the microwave until it signals that it’s done.
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Final Product
Boiling sweet potatoes in the microwave (with water added) helps them cook evenly and quickly while still retaining an appealing yellow color and natural sweetness.
If you want to eat boiled sweet potatoes but don’t want to wait long, this is a great method you should try right away!
2. Boiling sweet potatoes in the microwave (without adding water)
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Processing
3 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Boiling sweet potatoes in the microwave (without adding water) For 2 people
Sweet potatoes 400 gr Salt a little
How to steam sweet potatoes in the microwave (without adding water)
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Prepare the sweet potatoes
Wash the sweet potatoes to remove the dirt on the outside, then peel and cut them into thick slices about the width of a finger. Next, wash the peeled sweet potatoes with diluted salt water to remove all the sap, then let them drain.
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Steam the sweet potatoes in the microwave
Place the prepared sweet potatoes on a plate, cover tightly with plastic wrap, then poke 3-4 small holes in the plastic wrap to prevent steam from building up.
Next, put the plate of sweet potatoes in the microwave, set it to medium heat, and cook for about 3 and a half to 4 minutes!
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Final Product
Boil sweet potatoes in the microwave (without adding water) to ensure the potatoes cook evenly from the inside out, without being hard in the middle. Especially, when eaten, the potatoes still retain their soft, sweet, and creamy texture, delicious without the worry of being too dry or bland.
How to choose delicious, non-fibrous sweet potatoes
- Depending on your preference, you can choose white sweet potatoes, honey sweet potatoes, purple sweet potatoes, or yellow sweet potatoes, all are good!
- If you use white sweet potatoes, you should choose those with an off-white skin. Similarly, purple sweet potatoes will have a light purple skin, while yellow sweet potatoes will have a dark yellow skin that gradually turns brown.
- It is advisable to choose sweet potatoes that are long, plump, and not indented, and feel firm when pressed.
- Avoid buying sweet potatoes with excessively cracked skins, as well as those that have turned black or have spots, as these are spoiled sweet potatoes and will not taste good.
Boiling sweet potatoes in the microwave is quick, convenient, and retains a soft and delicious taste when eaten. Remember to save this tip and apply it right away to save cooking time! Wishing you success!
