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Make sure valve is on ‘sealing’ and then cook on manual high pressure for 10 minutes. Instant Pot: Add 1 cup water (for 6 quart instant pot) and place the sweet potatoes whole on the trivet.Steam: Chop into 1 inch chunks and place in a steamer basket over boiling water.I do not recommend steaming or cooking these sweet potatoes in an instant pot if because they get too wet, lose their flavour and texture. Let it sit in the sweet potato maker for 5 minutes. Place the washed, rinsed and prickled sweet potato in the ceramic stone and microwave for 5-8 minutes, rotating the sweet potato half way. If wanting to microwave, I highly recommend using a ceramic stone pot (affiliate link) that is meant to cook Japanese sweet potatoes like yaki imo. I don’t recommend just microwaving it on a plate like you would a orange sweet potato because it tends to dry out. Produces a super creamy cake-like texture much like baking it at 325 F.Turn heat off when you can pierce them with a chopstick and then let it rest for 10 minutes before eating.Cook on low heat for 60 minutes, turning them every 20 minutes.Wash, wrap in foil (or leave naked) and place on a cast iron skillet (affiliate link) covered.

Best baked naked OR with news paper AND foil.

Roasted at 400 F (200 C): for 45-60 minutes – produces a creamy chestnut-like texture and flavour with crispy outside.

MY personal favourite: Baked at 325 F with foil, and then I reheat at 375 F naked.

Best baked naked or with ONLY foil (see below).

At 375 F (190 C): for 50-65 minutes – produces a super sweet, buttery cheesecake-like texture with a crispy and caramelized outside.

At 325 F (162 C): for 70-90 minutes – produces a cake-like texture and super sweet.

Baking at low temperature allows the enzyme amylase to break down more starches into sugars resulting in its dessert-like sweetness. The most common method and my personal favourite. There are several methods to making baked Japanese sweet potatoes but I want to share some tips, tricks and ways to cook them to your ideal texture and so they taste like true yaki imo.

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How to Bake Japanese Sweet Potatoes (Best Methods) They are best kept stored in a cool, dark and dry place for about 3-4 weeks.

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Note: Japanese sweet potatoes are different from the Okinawan sweet potatoes, which have a vibrant purple skin and flesh. How to choose the best onesĬhoose slender and smaller sweet potatoes with a smooth skin. I’m able to find them at most of my local Asian grocery stores but I’ve also seen them at Whole Foods and some farmers markets! If you’re from the US, I’ve seen some people purchase them at Trader Joes as well. They’re super hearty and satiating so great for meal prepping, adding it on the side or snacking. They’re an excellent source of energy, high in dietary fiber and are rich in vitamins and minerals (notably, Vitamin C, Vitamin A & Vitamin B6).

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We all know sweet potatoes are healthy and full of complex carbs. It’s often described to have a sweet chestnut-like texture and flavour.

They’re also a lot sweeter, caramelize and ooze out sugar on the outside when baked and has a subtle nutty flavour. The texture is starchier and dryer (in a good way like a russet potato), almost fluffy like a dense cake. Japanese ones are creamy white on the inside and then turn creamy golden yellow after being cooked. The texture is a lot more moist and wet kind of like pumpkin. Orange sweet potatoes are orange on the inside and stay orange after being cooked. Orange Sweet PotatoesĪside from the obvious difference in the colour of their skin, both colour and texture inside is also quite different. You’ll find limited edition Satsumaimo flavoured ice cream, cakes, drinks, chocolate and all sorts of snacks. In Japan, these gems are a signature flavour of fall next to chestnuts and kabocha. They’re typically much smaller or slender than other varieties. They have a red toned purple skin with a pale cream interior that becomes a creamy yellow colour after cooking. In Japan, these potatoes are called Satsumaimo (さつまいも). Plus, they are so versatile! What are Japanese Sweet Potatoes? Not only are are they super sweet and taste like dessert- they’re also incredibly nutritious, healthy and satiating. In fact, I think if I had to choose one food for the rest of my life it would be these gems. Especially when baked (also known as Yaki Imo in Japanese). I’d like to think I’m a Japanese Sweet Potato connoisseur– I’ve been eating these since I was born and to this day, they are still one of my favourite foods. The ultimate healthy and satiating snack! (+ other cooking methods). Called Yaki Imo in Japan, these nutritious spuds are creamy, sweet and taste like cake. Learn the best way to make baked Japanese Sweet Potatoes for the perfect texture and flavour in this simple guide.