🍠🍽️ Steamed Sweet Potato Sticks
🎯 Difficulty: Easy
⏱️ Time: 20–25 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 2
🔥 Estimated Calories: ~80–100 kcal per serving
🧂 Ingredients
- Sweet potato (peeled and cut into sticks): 1 medium (~200g, ~90 kcal)
- Olive oil (optional, for a touch of richness): 1 tsp (~40 kcal)
- Cinnamon (optional, for flavor): a pinch
- Salt (optional, for toddlers+): a pinch
👨🍳 Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potato
- Peel the sweet potato and cut it into thick sticks or wedges (similar to fries).
Step 2: Steam the Sticks
- Place the sweet potato sticks in a steamer basket over simmering water.
- Cover and steam for 15–20 minutes, until they are soft and easily pierced with a fork.
Step 3: Optional Seasoning
- For added flavor, drizzle with olive oil, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a pinch of salt for older children.
- Toss gently to coat.
Step 4: Serve
- Let cool slightly before serving to babies or young children.
- Serve warm as a finger food or side dish.
💡 Tips
- These are naturally sweet and make a perfect first food for babies.
- You can also bake them for a slightly crispy texture.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and serve cold or reheated as a snack.
