Mbatata

Prepare the Sweet Potatoes

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into bite-sized chunks.

Boil the Sweet Potatoes

In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt.

Add the sweet potato chunks to the boiling water and cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.

Drain the sweet potatoes and set aside.

Season and Fry

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the cooked sweet potatoes to the skillet.

Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin (if using). Stir gently to coat the sweet potatoes with the seasonings.

Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are slightly crispy on the outside.

Serve

Transfer the sweet potatoes to a serving dish.

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro.