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This Mashed Japanese Sweet Potato Recipe is the perfect addition for holiday meals! With its creamy texture and naturally rich sweetness, it’s a dish your family will love.

Looking for more Japanese sweet potato dishes? Try my Yaki Imo, Sweet Potato Tempura, or Creamy Sweet Potato Soup!

Mashed Japanese sweet potato served on a plate.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

A quick dish, ready in less than 15 minutes!
This recipe is easy to prepare with just three simple ingredients.
No added sugar! Enjoy the natural sweetness.

Japanese Sweet Potatoes

Japanese sweet potatoes, or satsumaimo, have reddish-brown skin and creamy yellow-white flesh. They are typically sweeter, firmer, and starchier than other varieties and hold their shape well during cooking. Their versatility makes them a staple for sweet and savory Japanese dishes.

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Mashed Japanese Sweet Potato Recipe:

Ingredients for Mashed Japanese sweet potato.

Japanese Sweet Potato: These are white-fleshed sweet potatoes with a naturally rich, starchy, and sweet flavor. If you can’t find Japanese sweet potatoes, you can substitute them with other varieties.
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 to taste.

How To Make Mashed Japanese Sweet Potatoes: STEP BY STEP

Here’s a quick visual guide! Check the recipe card below for the video and full details!

Step 1

Peel the sweet potatoes, cut them into small pieces, and soak them in water.

Step 2

Steam the sweet potato pieces over low heat.

Step 3

Transfer the steamed sweet potatoes to a large bowl.

Step 4

Mash the sweet potatoes, and add the soy milk and a pinch of salt to taste.

Continue mashing until creamy, and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

Soaking sweet potatoes can not only remove the bitterness but also 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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Mashed Japanese Sweet Potato Recipe

5 from 8 votes

Prep: 5

Cook: 5

Total: 10

Servings:

Author: Juri Austin

Are you looking for a simple yet delicious side dish? You will love this Mashed Japanese Sweet Potato Recipe, with its creamy texture and classic taste. It is sure to please your taste buds!

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Mashed Japanese sweet potatoes served on a plate.

Ingredients

▢ 1 Japanese Sweet Potato, Medium size, 200g
▢ 2 Tbsp 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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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 46kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1g

This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.

Course: Side

Cuisine: Japanese

Keyword: mashed japanese sweet potato

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