It's too cold in there, which changes the potato's cell structure and makes them hard in the center (even after you cook them). The best way to store sweet potatoes is to find a cool, dark area and they'll cook up soft and sweet, every time. 6 сент. 2019 г.
How do you soften hard sweet potatoes?
Simply microwave the potato, depending on the size, for 1-2 minutes. Just enough to take some of the hardness out of the sweet potato... it makes cutting them much, much easier.
Are hard sweet potatoes still good?
As sweet potatoes begin to spoil, they will shrivel (like the one on the photo above) as they lose moisture. The veggie will then become mushy and turn brown or black. Do not eat sweet potatoes once they have begun to shrivel, and certainly not past this point.
Can you eat slightly hard sweet potato?
The content of raw sweet potatoes can be hard for you to digest, which is why we usually cook them. However, this often only leads to a bloated feeling or some gas—it's nothing to worry about. You'll be fine if you only eat one at a time.
Why are my sweet potatoes not getting soft in the oven?
It could be that your oven temp is too low during the cook, so you are essentially dehydrating the outside of the potato. I would preheat to 350 for at least 30 minutes, to make sure your oven is up to temperature. Then put the potatoes in.
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