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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[American Spanish, variant of earlier boniata, perhaps of Antillean origin.]

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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.

    New York Eateries Hit the Beach 2009

  • 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.

    Steve Dolinsky: Is Urban Belly Chicago's Answer to Momofuku? 2008

  • 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 2006

  • 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 2006

  • 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 2006

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

    Havana Salsa Viviana Carballo 2006

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

    Havana Salsa Viviana Carballo 2006

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

    Havana Salsa Viviana Carballo 2006

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

    Havana Salsa Viviana Carballo 2006

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

    Havana Salsa Viviana Carballo 2006

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