As the name suggests, sweet potatoes are considerably sweeter than other potatoes. They’re also larger, heavier, and starchier, and like a russet, the skins are coarse and should be removed before eating. Chances are they’re being sold as “yams” in the marketplace, but that’s a misnomer. Sweet potatoes look and taste nothing like true yams, which are hard to find. And while roasting is a great way to bring out the sweetness, steaming will render them ever so moist and tender while retaining their signature flavor. The flesh coloring will vary depending on the type. This one is Yellow Belly.
