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patate douce

sweet potato

Originally from America, patates douces are increasingly popular and available everywhere in France, often cooked with coconut milk, sautéed or baked.

Sweet potato like it warmer than non sweet potatoes, but with climate change they are now grown in most parts of France.

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Text © Dana Facaros

Image by aaron.bihari