Remember that Sweet Potato contest I mentioned a little while back? Well, never one to leave good enough alone, I have one more entry. See, we eat a lot of sweet potatoes in our home and since we were whipping up this meal anyway I figured why not document it and submit it, too. So here goes (sweet) nothin’.

This is yet another Thai flavored dish which goes to show both how often we make Thai food at home and how much the sweet potato is like the sweet Thai squash that shows up in a variety of dishes. And sweet potatoes are a heck of a lot easier to find than Thai squash.

It’s super quick and only involves a few ingredients. We used Mussamun curry paste because that was what we have a lot of (check out that tub!), but this recipe works equally well with whatever Thai-style curry paste you want to use. Most large grocery stores carry at least one or two varities so there’s no need to go to a specialty store (unless you want to since they’re more fun!).

Without further ado, here it is:

Thai Sweet Potato Curry
serves 4

1 can (15 ounces) coconut milk
2 heaping tablespoons curry paste
1 medium onion, sliced
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 pound tofu, drained and cubed
1 can pineapple chunks, drained (optional)
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup fresh, shredded basil
1 fresh lime

Ok, so, I forgot the lime and pineapple here, but you get the idea

In a large skillet over medium high heat, pour in coconut milk and add curry paste. Heat until the curry paste becomes fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Add onion slices and saute for about 3 minutes more.

Add sweet potatoes and tofu. Add water as needed to cover the sweet potatoes (no more than 1 cup). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Allow to cook for about 3-5 minutes or until sweet potatoes are soft.

Remove lid and stir in pineapple chunks (if using), sugar and all but a couple of tablespoons of basil. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and the pineapple is heated through.

Serve over rice topped with the remaining shredded basil and with a wedge of lime.