1. A tropical root vegetable with white or purple flesh, similar to a sweet potato but starchy and less sweet; also called a batata or Cuban sweet potato.
Usage: Also spelled bonito or boniata in some regions.; Common in Caribbean and Latin American cuisine.

Examples

• The boniato is a staple ingredient in many Caribbean dishes.
• She boiled the boniato until it was tender and served it with garlic sauce.
• Boniatos can be roasted, fried, or mashed like regular potatoes.
• The market had fresh boniatos with purple skin and white flesh.
• In Cuban cuisine, boniato is often prepared as a side dish or in stews.