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RECIPES

SWEET POTATO CHIPS

SIDE DISH

Recipe courtesy of Cupcake Richard
A healthier alternative to regular potato chips,
sweet potatoes are both high in fibre and flavour.

SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS
• 4 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp salt
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp chilli powder
• ¼ tsp paprika
• 5 large sweet potatoes
• 3 tbsp olive oil

METHOD
• Preheat the oven to 200˚C.
• Mix together the sugar, salt, cumin, chilli powder and paprika.
• Slice the sweet potatoes into rustic wedges and toss with the olive oil
until coated. Sprinkle the spice mix over the wedges.
• Scatter evenly in a roasting pan and roast for about 35 minutes or
until golden brown and crispy. Serve immediately.

LITCHI MOJITOS

Mojitos are the perfect summer cocktail. Add
some litchis for a fruity twist to this classic.

INGREDIENTS
• 40 mint leaves
• 12 litchis (peeled and deseeded)
• 2 limes (sliced into 8 wedges each)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 120ml white rum
• 800ml soda water
• Ice cubes

METHOD
• Place mint leaves, litchis, limes and sugar in a pestle and
mortar. Crush the ingredients to release their fragrant oils
and flavour.
• Divide the litchi lime mixture amongst 4 glasses.
• Place 3 to 4 ice cubes in each glass.
• Pour 30ml rum into each glass.
• Top with soda water and add a straw to stir. Decorate with
an extra slice of lime or litchi.

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