This Jamaican Sweet Potato recipe is easy to make and full of vibrant flavors, boasting a harmonious blend of island spices and natural sweetness. Bursting with Caribbean flair, this Jamaican classic dish offers a tantalizing combination of tender sweet potatoes, aromatic herbs, and a hint of heat, promising a culinary escapade for your palate. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a lively gathering, this Jamaican-inspired creation will have you savoring every bite.
What is yellow yam?
Yellow yam, also known simply as yam, is a starchy tuber native to Africa and Asia but widely cultivated and consumed in many parts of the world, particularly in the Caribbean.
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into rounds
5 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
4 cloves garlic, pressed
2 teaspoon chili powder
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoon jerk seasoning
salt, pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Ingredients needed to make Jamaican Sweet Potato are collected.
Cut the sweet potatoes into about ½-inch-sized rounds. Remove the brown skin.Step-by-step pictures of a large mixing bowl showing how to make the sauce for this recipe.
In a large bowl, mix together olive oil, brown sugar, Jerk seasoning, paprika, chili powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until well combined, then add in the sweet potatoes and coat them evenly with the mixture.Step-by-step pictures showing how sweet potato slices are covered in sauce.
Place the sweet potato rounds on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until they are fully cooked and delicious.Before and after view of a baking sheet with Jamaican Sweet Potato.
Notes
Leftovers of the Jamaican Sweet Potatoes can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days. Use an airtight container.