Japanese Sweet Potato

Japanese sweet potato is a delicious and nutritious root vegetable that can be prepared in various ways. This recipe will guide you through making a simple and flavorful dish using stovetop cooking method.

Japanese Sweet Potato

Ingredients

  • 4 Japanese sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, and sesame seeds.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the sweet potato slices. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the sweet potatoes and continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
  4. Season with salt to taste and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Fiber
4g
Protein
2g

Supplies

Skillet Knife Cutting board Bowl Grater

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the Japanese sweet potato as a side dish with grilled fish or teriyaki chicken.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, sprinkle some chopped green onions or cilantro on top before serving.

Cost

$5