Grilled Sweet Potato Sticks

Grilled Sweet Potato Sticks

Ingredients:
3 pineapple slices
1 Scotch bonnet pepper

Directions:
1⁄ cup rum
4
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1⁄ teaspoon salt
2
11⁄ pounds fresh sweet potatoes
2
1–2 tablespoons peanut oil
1. Place everything except the sweet potatoes and peanut oil in a blender or food
processor and pulse till well combined. Pour into a saucepan or small skillet
over medium-high heat and boil for 10 minutes until it has reduced slightly.
2. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1" slices lengthwise. Cut slices in 1"
strips. Dip them into the glaze and toss to combine.
3. Place a grill pan over moderate direct heat. Brush with peanut oil. Cook sweet
potatoes on each side for 5–7 minutes. Baste with the glaze as you turn them.
Serve while warm.
BASIC GRILLED VEGETABLES
These vegetables are delicious in their simplicity. But if you prefer a little more
tang, sprinkle them with a little flavored oil and vinegar.
Yields 8–12 servings