Tahitian Sweet Potatoes With Fei (bananas)

Ingredients

• 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil

• 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can light coconut milk
• 1-2 tablespoon red curry paste
• 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 firm bananas (they can be slightly green)
• 3-4 Thai red chili peppers, sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, heat oil.

2. 2

   Add potatoes and cook until lightly browned on the outside.

3. 3

   Add coconut milk, curry paste, juice of the lime, fish sauce, and brown sugar to pan, stirring to mix well.

4. 4

   Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Peel and slice bananas into chunks and stir in with the potatoes.

6. 6

   Cook over low heat 5-7 minutes or until heated through and bananas have softened but are still intact.

7. 7

   Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced chilli peppers before serving.

8. 8

   Serve hot.