Are you looking for a healthy and delicious side dish? You will love this Mashed Japanese Sweet Potato recipe! With its creamy texture and classic taste, that is sure to please your taste buds!
This mashed Japanese sweet potato recipe is the perfect side dish for any meal! You and your family will surely savor its creamy texture and rich flavor!
Just follow this simple recipe and enjoy a satisfying dish that's tasty and nutritious!
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- You love Japanese sweet potatoes.
- You are looking for Japanese sweet potato recipe.
- You want to make mashed Japanese sweet potato.
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About this recipe
- A classic dish with Japanese sweet potato
- Easy recipe with three ingredients
- Enjoy the naturally sweet flavor
📋 Ingredients
Here are the ingredients (amounts are in the recipe card below).
- Japanese sweet potatoes: See below.
- Soy milk: While soy milk is my preferred choice, you can substitute it with other dairy-free options such as coconut milk, almond milk, or even heavy cream to add an extra creamy texture.
- Salt: I prefer using sea salt, but any type of salt is acceptable
Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Japanese sweet potatoes, also known as satsumaimo, have distinct reddish-purple skin and yellowish-white flesh that sets them apart from white potatoes, orange sweet potatoes, and regular sweet potatoes.
They are a common ingredient in Japanese cuisine for sweet and savory dishes, including tempura, yaki imo (roasted sweet potato), and baked treats.
🔪Instructions
How to make it is super easy! Let me show you how.
- Preparation for the sweet potato.
- Steam them.
- Mash them.
- Add the milk and salt and mash.
Step 1
Peel the sweet potato, cut them into pieces evenly, and place them in a medium-sized bowl. Add enough water to cover the sweet potatoes and soak for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Bring water to a boil in a large pot over medium heat, and place the sweet potatoes in a steamer basket.
Cover it with a lid. Steam them until tender over low heat, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 3
Transfer the steamed sweet potatoes to a large bowl.
Use a potato masher or fork to mash.
Step 4
Add the soy milk and a pinch of salt to taste to the bowl and continue mashing until the sweet potatoes are smooth and creamy. Alternatively, you can use a food processor for quicker and easier results.
Serve
Storage
Transfer mashed Japanese sweet potatoes to an airtight container and keep them in the fridge. Good for 3 to 4 days.
Helpful tips
- Soaking sweet potatoes can not only help to remove the bitterness but also help to prevent the color from changing or darkening.
- Japanese sweet potatoes have edible skins packed with nutrients like other sweet potato varieties. However, peel the sweet potatoes for this recipe to achieve a creamy texture and nice color.
- If your sweet potato doesn't quite have the desired sweetness, add maple syrup or brown sugar to enhance the flavor.
Additional Flavors
There are many ways to add more flavors to your mashed Japanese sweet potato recipe. Here are some ideas:
- Black peppers
- Butter
- Miso butter
- Coconut oil
- Sesame oil
- Kosher salt
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📖 Recipe
Mashed Japanese Sweet Potato Recipe
Print Pin SAVEIngredients
- 1 Japanese Sweet Potato, Medium size, 200g
- 2 tablespoon Soy Milk, or your choice of milk
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Peel the sweet potato, cut them into evenly sized pieces, and place them in a medium-sized bowl. Add enough water to cover the sweet potatoes and soak for 5 minutes.
- Steam: Bring water to a boil in a pot, place the sweet potatoes in a steamer basket, and cover it with a lid. Steam them until they are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Mash: Transfer the sweet potatoes to a large mixing bowl and use a potato masher or fork to mash.
- Mash more: Add the milk and salt to taste to the bowl and continue mashing until the sweet potatoes are smooth and creamy.
Notes
- Storage: Transfer mashed Japanese sweet potatoes to an airtight container and keep them in the fridge. Good for 3 to 4 days.
- Soaking sweet potatoes can not only help to remove the bitterness but also help to prevent the color from changing or darkening.
- Japanese sweet potatoes have edible skins packed with nutrients like other sweet potato varieties. However, peel the sweet potatoes for this recipe to achieve a creamy texture and nice color.
- Add maple syrup or brown sugar to enhance the flavor if your sweet potato doesn't have the desired sweetness.
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