There is actually a trick to steaming sweet potatoes. When we steam sweet potatoes, we must pay attention to the following two points!

1. Steam with the skin on.

Many people like to peel off the skin when steaming sweet potatoes, because they are afraid that it will make the rice dirty. This is actually a big mistake. When we steam sweet potatoes, it’s best to steam the sweet potatoes with their skins on! This will prevent the water and nutrients in the sweet potatoes from being lost, and will not affect the taste too much.

When steaming sweet potatoes, we need to add water to the pot first, then stamp the rice on top, and finally add the sweet potatoes.

2. When steaming sweet potatoes, be sure to heat the water over high heat

Some people do not want to steam sweet potatoes and rice together, but prefer to steam the sweet potatoes separately. cook. At this time, we have to pay attention. When steaming sweet potatoes, be sure to use high heat and hot water. After boiling the water, turn down the heat and continue steaming for ten or twenty minutes. When the sweet potatoes are half cooked, Then steam slowly over low heat. Because the amylase in sweet potatoes will convert into sugar at a temperature of more than 60 degrees.

The sweet potatoes steamed in this way will be fragrant and delicious, with a pleasant texture!