This recipe creates a delightful and elegant dish featuring sweet potatoes. The rocambole is essentially a rolled-up savory cake filled with a flavorful mixture.
Ingredients:
- For the Sweet Potato Base:
- 2 lbs (900g) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup (50g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (50g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- For the Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (200g) cooked spinach, squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup (100g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup (50g) chopped walnuts
- Salt and pepper to
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Boil or steam the sweet potatoes until tender.
- Drain and mash thoroughly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, flour, salt, and nutmeg (if using).
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the mashed sweet potatoes, mixing until well combined.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly on a lightly greased baking sheet or parchment paper-lined sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Prepare the Filling:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add spinach, feta cheese, and walnuts to the skillet.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for a few minutes more, until heated through.
- Assemble the Rocambole:
- Once the sweet potato base is baked and cooled slightly, carefully invert it onto another sheet of parchment paper.
- Spread the spinach and cheese filling evenly over the sweet potato base.
- Gently roll up the sweet potato base tightly, using the parchment paper to help guide you.
- Wrap the rolled rocambole in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve:
- Cut the chilled rocambole into slices and serve.
- You can serve it cold as an appetizer or at room temperature as a side dish.
Tips & Variations:
- For a richer flavor, use cream cheese instead of feta.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers to the filling for extra flavor.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives before serving.
Enjoy your delicious Sweet Potato Rocambole!