kumera

Kumera Fries

Serves 4

Ingredients:
2 large kumera, skin on, cut into fries
3 garlic cloves, whole
1 rosemary spear
olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 200 C.
  2. Add everything to a wide roasting dish, covered with baking paper (for easy clean up) and toss to coat with the oil.
  3. Roast for 20 minutes, turning a few times during cooking with a spatula.
  4. Remove and discard rosemary sprigs.
  5. Serve with Tzatziki.

TIP: great as a side, and leftovers make a fantastic frittata filling.

Kumara, Carrot & Turmeric Soup

Serves 4

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 medium onion chopped
1 medium kumara, peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots, skin on, cubed
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 knob ginger, grated
1 knob fresh turmeric, grated
2x Chicken (or vegetable) OXO cubes (or similar stock)
4 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan at medium-high heat, add chopped onion, cook 5 minutes or until softened, stir occasionally.
  2. Add carrot and kumara and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the garlic, ginger and turmeric, stirring for 1 minute or until fragrant.
  4. Add the water and stock cube, salt and pepper, cover and bring to the boil.
  5. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes.
  6. Blend soup until smooth using a stick blender, then return to medium heat
  7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Topping suggestions: pesto, cream