The Okinawan Purple Sweet Potato is rich in anthocyanins ( which gives it the beautiful color) This type of antioxidant has properties that fight against cancer, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and is delicious.
Ingredients
3-4 medium Purple Sweet potatoes
1/3 cup coconut milk, more as needed
2 cloves garlic minced, more to taste
1/3 teaspoon Hawaiian sea salt, more to taste
Dash black pepper
Chopped chives
Instructions:
Peel and quarter the potatoes.
In a medium saucepan, boil in water until tender, about 45 minutes.
Okinawa sweet potatoes take longer than regular potatoes to cook, so make sure they are quite soft.
Drain the water and mash with coconut milk ( a potato masher works well)
Add more coconut milk until the desired consistency is reached.
Add garlic, salt, and pepper to taste.
Top with chopped chives