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Irio
Irio
Irio is mashed sweet potatoes with peas and corn. That simple. Nothing less. Nothing more. But what really stands out in this starchy side dish is the use of Asian sweet potatoes. Instead of the orange ones that you’re used to seeing, these potatoes have a purplish skin with white flesh. When peeled, they look like a normal russet. Hey also have the same starchiness of a russet. But they are as sweet as can be. I actually like them better than the orange sweet potato. With the peas and corn mixed in with a wedge of butter, irio is one of the best potato side dishes I’ve eaten in a while.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs asian sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1/2 cup peas
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Simmer the potatoes for 10 minutes until fork tender. Drain the water.
- Add the butter to the bottom of the pot and allow to melt. Using a potato masher, roughly smash the potatoes. Season with salt and paprika.
- Mix in the corn, peas, and parsley.
