Heritage Park and Sweet Potatos

One of the things I'm really loving about living on Maui is all the free stuff to do. Besides the beautiful beaches there is great hiking all over the island. We love to drive over to Iao valley and visit the Heritage park. Its a beautiful park with a river running through it and several large picnic pavilions with barbecues. It also has life size buildings and gardens representing all the different cultures that make up the people of the island.

 

Its great fun for the whole family, even my toddler loves it. She thinks it's great she can climb and explore all the different houses. Here is a link with info about the park:http://www.co.maui.hi.us/facilities.aspx?pagenum=27&RID=103&Page=detail

 

Now for this weeks recipe:

 

Sweet Potatoes with a Tropical Twist:

 

3 lbs Sweet Potatoes or Yams, peeled and cut into 1in cubes

4 Tbs Butter

2 tsp Sugar

1/4 tsp Cinnamon

1/2 c Coconut Milk

Ginger

 

Steam the sweet potatoes until soft but not mushy.

Melt the butter in a wok over medium heat, add sugar and cinnamon cooking for 1 minute

Add the sweet potatoes and stir until slightly brown

Add the coconut milk and cook together for 30 seconds.

Sprinkle with a pinch of  ginger and serve.