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【超簡単】紫芋で作る!簡単!紅いもスイートポテトの作り方♪How to make a Red potato sweet potato♪

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🌍Authentic Japanese recipe from a Japan-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Japanese Purple Sweet Potato

Cultural Context

The Japanese purple sweet potato, known as Murasaki Imo, is a beloved staple in Japan, celebrated for its vibrant color and sweet flavor. Traditionally enjoyed during festivals and as a popular snack, it is often used in desserts and savory dishes alike. Its rich nutritional profile and unique taste have made it a favorite among health-conscious individuals and chefs worldwide, inspiring various modern adaptations in global cuisine.

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30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
500g sweet potato (さつまいも)
30g butter (バター)
40g beet sugar (てんさい糖)
1 egg (optional)

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat and adds a different flavor.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2

Wash the purple sweet potatoes thoroughly under running water.

3

Pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.

4

Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

5

Bake the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes until tender.

6

Alternatively, steam the sweet potatoes for about 30 minutes until soft.

7

Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven or steamer and let them cool slightly.

8

Peel the skin off the sweet potatoes once cool enough to handle.

9

Mash the sweet potatoes in a bowl until smooth.

10

Add butter, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to the mashed sweet potatoes and mix well.

11

Serve warm, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.

Cooking Techniques

bakingsteamingmashing

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Murasaki ImoPurple Yam
Local Name: 紫芋

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