Batatas-doces grelhadas

Ingredientes

• 2 large sweet potatoes (about 500g/1 lb total, peeled and cut into cm/1/4 inch slices)
• Best quality extra virgin olive oil
• 1-2 garlic cloves (peeled and finely minced)
• A pinch of red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper
• A sprig of parsley or some fennel fronds (finely minced)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Prepare the marinade by mixing all the ingredients indicated together in a bowl. Set aside until needed.

2. 2

   Heat a lightly greased stove-top grilling pan (or griddle) on medium heat until quite hot but not smoking.

3. 3

   Grill the sweet potato slices on both sides until tender but still just slightly al dente, about 8-10 minutes total. Regulate the temperature so the sweet potato grill fairly gently. You want them to have time to cook through without too much char.

4. 4

   If you like cross-hatched grill marks, grill the slices for about 2 minutes, turn them over and grill for another 2 minutes, then turn them over and rotate them 90 degrees, grill another 2 minutes, then turn them over again for a final 2 or 3 minutes, until done.

5. 5

   As the sweet potato slices are done, transfer them to a bowl, then nap the slices with some of the marinade. Repeat until all the slices are done, adding all the remaining marinade. Mix everything well.

6. 6

   Let the grilled sweet potatoes rest in the marinade at least 30 minutes before serving. They are better if left for several hours or even overnight.