Roast Kūmara Wedges with Sour Cream and Sweet Chili Sauce
In short: Orange kūmara wedges roasted until caramelized at the edges and served with cool sour cream and sweet chili sauce for dipping. It takes about 50 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 425 kcal
Kūmara, the sweet potato brought to Aotearoa by Polynesian voyagers, is eaten roasted, mashed and fried across New Zealand today. Wedges roasted until crisp at the edges and soft inside, served with sour cream and sweet chili sauce, are a favorite at cafés, pubs and barbecues. The dip is cool, sweet and gently hot, and it suits the natural sweetness of the roots. Use a hot oven and do not crowd the tray.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 220°C (425°F) and put two baking trays inside to heat up.
- Cut the kūmara lengthwise into wedges about 2 cm (3/4 in) thick and pat them dry with a clean towel.
- Toss the wedges with the oil, salt, paprika and pepper until evenly coated.
- Carefully spread the wedges on the hot trays in a single layer with space between them. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once, until deep golden at the edges and tender in the center.
- Spoon the sour cream into a bowl, drizzle over the sweet chili sauce and scatter with the herbs.
- Serve the wedges hot with the dip.
Tips
- Dry the cut wedges and preheat the trays. This gives crisp, caramelized edges instead of steamed ones.
- Add 1 tsp garlic powder or a pinch of chili flakes to the seasoning. White or purple sweet potatoes give a drier, less sweet wedge.
Questions and answers
What is the difference between kūmara and sweet potato?
Kūmara is the New Zealand name for sweet potato. The common orange, gold and red varieties are firm and sweet, close to the orange sweet potatoes sold elsewhere.
How do I make the wedges crispier?
Preheat the trays, cut the wedges evenly, dry them well and leave space between them. Tossing them with 1 tbsp cornflour before roasting adds extra crunch.
Can I make kūmara wedges in an air fryer?
Yes. Cook in batches at 200°C (400°F) for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
How long does it take to make Roast Kūmara Wedges with Sour Cream and Sweet Chili Sauce?
About 50 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 35 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Roast Kūmara Wedges with Sour Cream and Sweet Chili Sauce?
About 425 kcal per serving, with 5 g of protein, 59 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 425 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 59 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
