Sweet Potato, Raisin & Pine Nut Salad

Preparation 10 mins
Cook 5 mins
Serves 2-3 mins

• 500g sweet potatoes peeled
• 2 tbsps butter
• 2-3 tbsps golden syrup or honey
• 2 tbsps raisins
• 1 tbsp roasted pine nuts (available at supermarkets)
• 1/2 tbsp cinnamon sugar (available at supermarkets)

1 Microwave sweet potatoes, cover, on medium-high heat for 5 to 7 mins. Check to see if sweet potatoes are tender. When ready, remove from microwave oven.

2 Cut sweet potatoes into cubes; mix with butter

3 Drizzle over golden syrup or honey. Toss with raisins and pine nuts.

4 Dust with some cinnamon sugar. Serve.

The Weekly's Chef Tip

Intense orange sweet potatoes are bonanzas of beta-carotene. They are also full of vitamin C and potassium. Though they are sweet, they're fat-free.

Extracted from The Singapore Women's Weekly / April 2005