Ginger-Lime Smashed Yams

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Prick yam skins with a fork and place cut side down on two foil-lined rimmed baking sheets. Roast yams, rotating sheets halfway through, until very tender when squeezed, 50-80 minutes. Let cool on sheets.
2. Peel and discard skin from yams and place flesh in a large bowl. Smash yams with a potato masher or large fork. Add coconut cream (or butter), 2 teaspoons of Kosher salt, grated ginger root, lime juice and 6 turns of pepper to the yams. Stir to combine, taste and adjust seasoning.
3. If eating immediately, place in a saucepan and gently reheat on the stovetop, stirring constantly as to prevent scorching the yams. Serve and garnish with cilantro.
4. May be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated in a covered 8 x 8 (2 quart) baking dish. Reheat in a 350° oven for 20 to 30 minutes and garnish with chopped cilantro.