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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork.
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Roast on a baking sheet for about an hour, until soft.
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Cool slightly, peel and scoop out flesh.
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ALTERNATIVE METHOD: Peel and dice sweet potatoes and roast till soft. This produces more roasted flavor/texture.
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Mash with a potato masher.
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In a saucepan, combine coconut milk and curry paste; bring to a bare simmer. Do not allow to boil as the coconut milk will curdle.
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Cook for five minutes, stirring the curry into the coconut milk.
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Add sweet potatoes, 2 tbs. butter and salt; mix to combine.
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Add maple syrup to taste.
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Butter small gratin dishes or a large casserole.
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Spoon mixture into dishes and dot with remaining butter.
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Broil for 3-4 minutes.