In the video, a person is seen cutting a purple sweet potato into four equal pieces. The sweet potato is placed on a red cutting board, and the person uses a knife to make the cuts. The person's hands are visible, and they are wearing a ring on their left hand. The sweet potato has a vibrant purple color, and the cuts are made in a way that the pieces are still connected at the base. The person then separates the pieces slightly to show the inside of the sweet potato, which is also purple.