| 1
or 2 sweet potatoes, enough for 2 servings; peel
and cut in large chunks |
| 1
tablespoon soda warm water to cover |
3/4
cup sugar |
| a
slice lemon, cut in small pieces |
1/4
cup shredded coconut |
Peel
potatoes and cut in diagonal chunks. Sprinkle soda
over them and pour warm water to cover. Let soak
in solution 5 minutes. Drain in a colander.
In a saucepan combine water, sugar, salt, yams,
and lemon. Boil, cover. Cook over medium heat 10
minutes, turn over the yams and cook uncovered 10
minutes longer. Add coconut and butter. |
| COOKING
TIP: For a different taste treat substitute
coconut using either of the following: nutmeg, orange,
pineapple, apple chunks, pecans,walnuts, or raisins. |