Sweet Potato Timbales - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups pureed cooked sweet potatoes, about 2 potatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
1 teaspoon limes or 1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 egg whites
1/2 cup whipping cream
Garnish
sour cream (optional)
coriander sprig (optional)

Preparation

In a food processor, mix sweet potatoes with coriander, lime juice, salt and pepper.
Blend in one egg white at a time.
Pour in cream and blend until well combined.
Divide mixture equally among 6 well buttered 1/2 cup ramekins or custard cups.
Place ramekins in baking pan, pour in enough boiling water to come halfway up sides of dishes.
Cover with foil, using the tip of a knife make a few small vents.
Bake in 350 degree oven for about 40 minutes or until tester inserted in centre of a timbale comes out clean.
Let stand for 2 or 3 minutes, run knife around edge of each timbale and turn out onto warmed plates.
If desired, garnish each timbale with a dollop of sour cream and a spring of coriander.
Serve as a side dish or as part of a vegetarian meal.