10 best rated Sweet Potato dishes from around the world

Sweet potatoes are one of the healthiest root vegetables and an ideal alternative to regular potatoes. From fries to stew, and hummus to cupcakes, you can use this nutrient-rich vegetable in many ways and this healthier version of potatoes is enjoyed across the world. Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A, and even studies suggest that they are rich in antioxidants such as anthocyanins and carotenoids, which help neutralize free radicals, reduce oxidative stress, and may lower the risk of chronic diseases like cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes. Celebrating the nutritional excellence and culinary versatility of this root vegetable Taste Atlas recently announced a list of 19 Best Rated Dishes with Sweet Potato. Here are the top 10 dishes that every foodie should try.

It is a native to Portugal and refers to a leavened bread made with wheat flour, mashed sweet potatoes, water, and salt. It is baked on large basalt stone slabs and is typically flat and round.

This is a Japanese delight and is made with flour, water, egg yolk and consists of hinly sliced vegetables such as carrots, onions, lotus roots, and sweet potatoes, but small pieces of seafood are also often used. Coated ingredients are deep-fried until crispy, and the final result can be eaten on its own as a light main course. As per experts, Kakiage is commonly served over tendon (tempura rice bowls), alongside soba or udon noodles, or enjoyed on its own with dipping sauce.

Also known as Candied Sweet Potatoes, it is a traditional sweet treat and side dish originating from South Korea. It is made with sweet potatoes, honey, sugar, oil, and walnuts, which are steamed and then deep fried.

This one is native to the United States of America, and is an open pie made with a combination of milk, eggs, sugar, and mashed sweet potatoes. It is often flavored with spices such as vanilla or nutmeg in the South, while in the North, some like to top the pie with marshmallow pieces.

This is native to Vietnam and is also known as Shrimp and Sweet Potato Fritters, which consits of julienned sweet potatoes that are divided into small portions and coated in batter. Each potato nest is then topped with a shrimp, and the combination is deep-fried until crispy.

This is a jelly-like dessert prepared with a base of mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, vanilla flavoring, and a thickening agent. When cooked, dulce is left to set and should always be well-chilled.

This dish of France is a stew that consists of meat cooked with vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes, leeks, and aubergines. (Image: Taste Atlas)

This Jamaican baked dessert is made from grated sweet potato mixed with coconut milk, sugar, spices, and flavorings, then baked until it becomes a firm, sliceable pudding with a dense, moist consistency. The dish uses local sweet potatoes, which are typically yellow or orange and have a firmer texture. As per experts, despite the name, it isn’t a soft, spoonable pudding—instead, it’s dense, firm, and sliceable, closer to a rich cake or baked custard.

It is a dish hat is popular on the Caribbean islands of Antigua, Montserrat and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The dish is a type of dumpling made with coconut and sweet potatoes, often cooked in banana leaves. It is usually served with stewed or salted fish. (Image: Instagram/anastarfish)

This dish from Caribbean is made with a combination of white sweet potatoes, onions, bell peppers, olive oil, bay leaves, raisins, brown sugar, tomato paste, butter, milk, and black pepper.