Roasted Japanese Sweet Potatoes; 2 Ways

Roasted Japanese Sweet Potatoes; 2 Ways

Roasted Japanese Sweet Potatoes; 2 Ways

These purple sweet potatoes are something special. In Japan, they are known as satsumaimo. The interior is a light creamy white that turns yellow after cooking. There are 2 ways to roast them in the oven. At 325° for 70-90 minutes, the sweet potato has a sweet cake-like texture. At 375° for 50-60 minutes, they are cheesecake-like with a crispy outside. Either way, eating these sweet potatoes is like eating a dessert.
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: East Asian, Japanese, side dish, vegetables
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • foil

Ingredients

  • Japanese sweet potatoes
  • butter for serving

Instructions

  • Prick your sweet potatoes with a fork on all sides.
  • Wrap them in aluminum foil. Put in a cold oven at either at 325° for 70-90 minutes or at 375° for 50-60 minutes.