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Slow Roasted Okinawan Sweet Potatoes

  • Author: Funky Asian Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 120 minutes (hands-off)
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: small plates, sides, snacks
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound)
  • 1 teaspoon neutral oil

 

Optional Maple Miso Topping:

  • 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup or Honey
  • 1 Tablespoon Miso
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature 
  • 12 Tablespoons confectioner’s sugar

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 275°F. 

Make the topping: Combine the honey, miso, confectioner’s sugar, and butter in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Set aside until ready to serve. You can also refrigerate it until ready to use. Let sit for 10 minutes before using. 

Get your potatoes ready: Scrub your potatoes with a clean sponge and rinse under water. Pat dry and arrange the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. Pour a little oil on the potatoes and rub to coat them evenly.

Bake your potatoes until very soft inside and a little caramelized on the bottom, about 2 hours. Let the potatoes cool for a couple minutes, then either eat it out of hand, peeling as you go, or place the potato on a plate, push down with the flat side of a butter knife and gently cut through the center; serve with the maple miso topping on the side.

 


Keywords: yaki imo, okinawan sweet potatoes, miso, Japanese snacks,