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Camote del cerro is often used in soups, stews, purees, or simply boiled or roasted as a starchy side dish.

It has a slightly earthy, mildly sweet flavor with a starchy texture, similar to other root vegetables.

You can use it in soups, stews, salads, pureed into mashes, or roasted as a standalone side dish.

Store unpeeled camote del cerro in a cool, dry place. Once peeled, keep it in water in the refrigerator and use within 1–2 days.

Yes, you can freeze it after cooking. Let it cool, pack in airtight containers, and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

It goes well with salt, pepper, cumin, garlic, chili powder, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Yes, it can be sweetened and used in desserts like puddings or sweetened mashed dishes.

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Peel the camote del cerro thoroughly, as the skin can be tough, then wash and cut into cubes or slices before cooking.

When boiled, it typically takes 25–35 minutes to become tender. Roasting may take 35–45 minutes depending on the size of the pieces.

It is not recommended to eat camote del cerro raw, as it is tough and can be hard to digest.

Yes, camote del cerro is naturally gluten-free and suitable for gluten-free diets.

It should be fork-tender and easily pierced all the way through.

No, it is a different root vegetable with a firmer texture and milder flavor compared to typical sweet potatoes.

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Use a sturdy knife or vegetable peeler, as the skin can be quite tough. Be careful, as the flesh is slippery when wet.