Sweet potatoes

Ingredient Name: Sweet potatoes
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Sweet, starchy tuber that resembles the potato in shape and size
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The colours of sweet potatoes range from dark brown to light pink to dark purple with varying colours on the inside (there are over 1,000 variaties of sweet potatoes)
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Often mistaken for or named Yam (which is a different vegetable)
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Sweet potatoes can be found almost everywhere in the world
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It has many culinary uses (from sweet to salty flavours)
How do I prepare it?
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Wash thoroughly in cool water
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Peel skin prior to use and remove ends
Where can I buy this?
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You can buy from most supermarkets
What is the cost?
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Sweet potatoes cost varies depending on the breed, size and originality
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In general, I usually purchase Japanese sweet potatoes and those cost around $50 HKD per pound
Any benefits?
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Extremely rich in beta-carotene, dietary fiber, Vitamin C and Vitamin B
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Good source of simple starches
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Choose orange fleshed sweet potatoes for a boost of beta-carotene over their paler counterparts
Any precautions?
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Be sure to buy firm sweet potatoes
Any substitutes?
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The yam makes a good substitute as they are similar in taste and texture (although bigger and have thicker skin)
Any additional information?
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Sweet potatoes stores extremely well in dry weather and can keep up to 3-6 months without refrigeration
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