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Yaki Imo (Japanese Sweet Potato Recipe)

5 from 6 votes
Prep: 1 minute
Cook: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 1 minute
Servings: 5
Author: Juri Austin
Are you ready to try the delicious Yaki Imo, roasted Japanese sweet potato? This creamy, buttery treat has no added sugar, yet it's incredibly sweet and will melt in your mouth!
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yaki imo, roasted Japanese sweet potato

Ingredients
  

  • 5 Japanese sweet potatoes, or as much as you like

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
  2. Wash and dry the Japanese sweet potatoes.
  3. Wrap each sweet potato in aluminum foil.
  4. Place the wrapped sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 60 minutes.

Notes

  • Storage: It will last 5 days in the fridge and one month in the freezer.
  • Leave the sweet potatoes in the oven for another 15–20 minutes after baking. This cooling time helps bring out more sweetness.
  • Each type of Japanese sweet potato has its own unique taste and texture. Find out more in Types of Japanese Sweet Potatoes.
  • If you freeze yakiimo, it turns into a creamy, ice cream–like treat. Let it sit at room temperature for about five minutes, then scoop it up and enjoy the smooth, sweet texture.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 42.3gProtein: 3.3g

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

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Japanese sweet potatoes, Yakiimo

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