Curried Sweet Potatoes on a Stick
I need not introduce Matt Armendariz but if I must, I will simply say that he is one of the kindest and most talented food photographers out there. When I learned that he wrote a book named On a Stick!, I knew I had to have it. The title alone got me intrigued. I thought the idea of a book where every single recipe is on a stick was the coolest and most original ever; but of course, I expected nothing less from Matt.
I was impressed by the creativity and playfulness of the recipes: pizza on a stick, strawberry shortcake on a stick, even caramel popcorn on a stick, for goodness’ sake. So much FUN!! All I know now is I want to hang out with Matt sometime and make couscous on a stick. I don’t know how but I’m pretty sure someone who put spaghetti and meatballs on a stick will find a way.
Sweet potato wedges served with mint-cilantro yogurt sauce
I thought I had a favorite sweet potato recipe but I might just have found a replacement for it with this grilled, curried version. It’s easy to make and delicious.
Curried Sweet Potato Wedges
Adapted from On a Stick! by Matt Armendariz
4 servings
2 medium sweet potatoes, boiled and cut into wedges
1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
In a large bowl, whisk the curry powder, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper and olive oil. Add the sweet potatoes and toss to coat.
Pierce the sweet potato wedges onto skewers and grill 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with yogurt sauce.
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Barbara — 06/03/2011 @ 12:34 pm
I roast mine, but love the idea of putting them on a stick! Sweet potatoes are so good for you as well as being delicious!
Sonia (Nasi Lemak Lover) — 06/03/2011 @ 1:44 pm
Great idea, sound so good and easy to make.
Jennifurla — 06/03/2011 @ 5:33 pm
I love curry with sweet potatoes, such a great combination. On a stick…so cute
Nisrine — 06/03/2011 @ 8:36 pm
Barbara, Sonia–these turned out really tasty. You should give them a try.
Nisrine — 06/03/2011 @ 8:37 pm
Jenn-The curry tasted so wonderful with the sweetness of the potatoes. It's my first time trying such a combination and I loved it!
Juanita — 06/03/2011 @ 10:00 pm
You might still burn your tongue, but at least you wouldn't burn your fingers! :-)
Joanne — 06/03/2011 @ 10:28 pm
I'm cooking up some recipes from this book this weekend and these sweet potato fries might have to be one of them! They look delicious!
peter mulligan — 06/03/2011 @ 10:59 pm
hello ,
a call in from new zealand to say your site is an absolute pleasure not only for the food but also for the incredible photography ..
La Table De Nana — 06/03/2011 @ 11:30 pm
What a nice idea!Thank you..
Nisrine — 06/04/2011 @ 12:47 am
Peter, thank you! I do appreciate your comment, just so you know…
Reeni — 06/04/2011 @ 1:55 am
Food on a stick is so much more fun and interesting to eat! Curried sweet potatoes are wonderful – love the sweet and spicy!
Camilla Baker — 06/04/2011 @ 9:25 am
What a totally fun idea, your pictures look great!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen — 06/04/2011 @ 10:22 am
What a great recipe, I think these would be great at a party.
Rebecca from Chow and Chatter — 06/04/2011 @ 1:50 pm
oh what a fun book and these look wonderful
Kulsum@JourneyKitchen — 06/04/2011 @ 2:01 pm
Oh wow! this looks amazing! Isn't Matt fabulous. His book is on list on buys this month!
yasmeen — 06/05/2011 @ 3:25 am
absolutely my kind of snack. thanks for sharing this clever and beautifully photographed recipe!
Julia — 06/06/2011 @ 6:51 am
They look just divine. We can't get sweet potato in Turkey (and I do miss it on occasions like this when I see a great recipe!) but I bet we could try that with a squash?
Suzanne — 06/06/2011 @ 1:45 pm
this looks wonderful for my next grilling, I'm thinking on a kabob would be fun too. Thanks for the great idea
kmbd — 06/16/2011 @ 3:14 pm
I tried these this week-end and they were awesome! I made them in the oven instead of bbq (and did not put them on sticks)- but they turned out so delicious – everyone loved them! Thanks!