With this summer packed with major sporting events (when the European Championships will be followed by the Olympics), there is a special opportunity for restaurant owners and chefs to expand their range. It's the perfect time to add some match-watching dishes to the menu, perfect for a cold beer and, of course, a summer's night of cheering. Aviko's sweet potato range is the ideal choice for creating innovative, popular yet affordable and easy-to-prepare snacks and beer rolls. Here are six creative ideas to wow your cheering guests.
1. Sweet potato “nachos”
Transform the traditional nachos bowl into the Aviko sweet potato hash browns using! Layer these slabs with melted cheddar cheese, jalapeño, black beans and chopped tomatoes. Make it unforgettable with guacamole, sour cream and a big pinch of fresh cilantro! This colourful medley of flavours is the perfect sharing dish, and can be expanded to serve 3-4-5 or even more! Serve with chilled corn beer!
2. Sweet potato wedges with spicy aioli
Offer a simple yet unforgettable snack: serve it with Aviko sweet potato wedges sriracha aioli with dipping sauce! The natural sweetness of the hashbrowns perfectly balances the spiciness of the chilli Sriracha, making them an irresistible combination. This dish is super easy to prepare in a few moments and is a guaranteed hit with guests looking for a light snack during the game. As an extra garnish, you can sprinkle with sausage breadcrumbs or even toasted salmon cubes!
3. “Packed” sweet potato wedges BBQ style
Make an increasingly trendy dish these days (“loaded fries”) with some smoky twist on the Aviko crispy coated sweet potato wedges using. Fry the ribs until crispy, then top with shredded BBQ chicken wings, melted cheese and chopped spring onions. Serve with ranch or other BBQ-flavoured dressing. The special coating gives it an extra texture that stays crispy long after baking!
4. Sweet potato wedges with jalapeño cheese sauce
Serve the Aviko crispy sweet potato cloves with jalapeño cheese sauce! The crispy coating of sweet potatoes and the creamy, tangy cheese sauce is the perfect pairing that will sweep any football fan off their feet. This dish is also quick and easy to prepare and makes a great snack during the game. As a side dish, it's also a great choice for steaks or BBQ-style meats.
5. Sweet potato chorizo salad
Add a hearty salad to the menu that even the hungriest sports fans will love! The crispy Aviko sweet potato cubes mix with spicy chorizo, arugula and refresh with citrus vinaigrette! The batata adds a nice sweetness that balances the spiciness of the chorizo, while the arugula adds an exciting, peppery flavour. This salad is both light yet filling, and pairs well with a fresh IPA, but also makes a good accompaniment to a light red wine.
6. Sweet potato cubes with blue cheese dip and grilled squid
Sweet potatoes traditionally go well with seafood, and Peruvian cuisine has made them a popular side dish for ceviche, for example. But now it's served with grilled squid (preferably charcoal-grilled) and, for a truly gourmet twist, served with a piquant blue cheese sauce. It goes well with crisp white wines and almost any light, pale beer.
