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Ms. Bernstein, who is herself of Jewish and Argentine heritage (and married to David Martinez), presides over the local food scene with a diverse and peppy menu that reflects the Miami outside its resort scene, with such dishes as a white gazpacho and a snapper garnished with mashed boniato, a white-fleshed Caribbean cousin of the sweet potato.

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The udon not only stands up to most Japanese restaurants, but it could be argued it also exceeds them: hidden within the tangle of perfectly-cooked, al dente noodles are plump shrimp, Vietnamese coriander and fish cakes; the sweet chili lime broth is infused with shards of boniato (dried, shaved tuna) and nori that melt into the soup.

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Conaculta's Recetario Afro-Mestizo de Veracruz explains that the word camote is often replaced by buniato, the Africanized version of boniato, and ñame, or nyame, which comes from the Fulani word "to eat."

Mexican Sweet Potatoes, from Soup to Dessert: Los Camotes

Conaculta's Recetario Afro-Mestizo de Veracruz explains that the word camote is often replaced by buniato, the Africanized version of boniato, and ñame, or nyame, which comes from the Fulani word "to eat."

Mexican Sweet Potatoes, from Soup to Dessert: Los Camotes

Conaculta's Recetario Afro-Mestizo de Veracruz explains that the word camote is often replaced by buniato, the Africanized version of boniato, and ñame, or nyame, which comes from the Fulani word "to eat."

Mexican Sweet Potatoes, from Soup to Dessert: Los Camotes

A touch of boniato, another prized tuber, makes this puree even better.

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Peel the malanga and boniato and cut in small pieces, then place in a heavy casserole and cover with ample water.

Havana Salsa

Add the corn, malangas, and boniato and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.

Havana Salsa

Peel the malanga and boniato and cut in small pieces, then place in a heavy casserole and cover with ample water.

Havana Salsa

Add the corn, malangas, and boniato and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.

Havana Salsa