SWEET POTATOES WITH RAISINS AND CINNAMON

Steps:

• Put the oil in a wide sauté pan or large frying pan and set over medium high heat.
• When hot, put in cinnamon stick and the onion.
• Sauté for about 3 minutes, or until the onion has lost much of its water.
• Add the sweet potatoes and stir.
• Continue to sauté another 6 to 7 minutes or until the onion begins to turn light brown and the sweet potatoes have picked up a little color.
• Add 3/4 cup of water the salt, ginger, raisins cayenne, and sugar.
• Bring to a boil.
• Turn the heat down to low,cover, and cook gently for 7 to 9 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
• There should be almost no liquid left in the pan, except for a little oil (if there is, uncover and boil the liquid off). Serve hot.