Hawaiians had developed over 250 varieties of sweet potato- uala in Hawaiian- which ranged in color from yellow, orange, red, purple, and white. By 1923, only 70 known species remained.

Hawaiian sweet potatoes, also known as purple sweet potatoes or ‘uala, are a beloved staple in Hawaiian cuisine. They are typically smaller and more round than other sweet potato varieties and have ...

We'll compare the flavors and textures of the regular sweet potato, purple sweet potato, Okinawan sweet potato, and purple yam (ube). The Okinawan variety ('uala) is a purple sweet potato that ...

Sweet potatoes can be cooked in similar ways to the potato but cook much more quickly. They are also prone to burning because of the sugar content. How to bake a sweet potato: Preheat the oven to ...

Roast a whole sweet potato without having to heat up your oven. Recipes published by Food & Wine are rigorously tested by the culinary professionals at the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios in order ...

This sweet potato salad from recipe developer Amanda Stanfield makes a colorful, satisfying side dish: Smoked paprika creates a sweet and savory balance, while the hot honey dressing adds a touch ...

By Tanya Sichynsky Ali Slagle’s sweet potato hash with tofu.Credit...Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini. My mother loves to say, “What’s old is new again.” ...

But not just any old type of potatoes—this guide is all about the orange-hued spuds known as sweet potatoes! They're the star ingredient in Thanksgiving classics like sweet potato pie and sweet ...