Author Notes
Purple sweet potatoes are such fun to eat! They are a staple root vegetable out here in Hawaii, so I'm always looking for creative ways to enjoy them. This chowder can be enjoyed with any meaty white fish. —Saturdays with Maggy
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon
canola oil
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1 cup
thinly sliced Maui (or sweet) onion
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1/2 teaspoon
grated fresh ginger
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1/2 teaspoon
chili garlic sauce
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2 1/2 cups
Okinawan (purple) sweet potatoes
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1 tablespoon
fish sauce
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2 cups
water
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1 teaspoon
sea salt
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2 teaspoons
sesame oil (divided)
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1 1/4 cups
coconut milk
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1 pound
ono (wahoo) cubed in 1/2 inch pieces
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1 cup
grated green (raw) papaya
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1 tablespoon
soy sauce
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1/4 cup
sliced green onion
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1/2 teaspoon
sesame seeds
Directions
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Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add canola oil, onion, ginger, and chili garlic sauce and cook until onion softens, about 5 minutes. Add chopped sweet potatoes, fish sauce, water, salt, and 1tsp of the sesame oil. Liquid should just cover potatoes; if not, add a little more until covered. Cover the pot and cook 13-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
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In a separate bowl, add green papaya, shoyu, remaining sesame oil, green onion, sesame seeds and toss.
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Back to the stove, turn the heat down to low and add coconut milk and fish. Cook, uncovered, until fish is cooked through, 6-10 minutes. Don't boil or simmer the chowder, this is also a good time to check your chowder for seasoning and add salt if needed. Check the fish frequently for doneness, you don't want to over cook it. Turn the heat off and cover the pot, allowing it to rest at least 30 minutes.
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For serving, spoon desired amount into bowl and top with green papaya mixture. Enjoy!
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