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Moist and Sweet Baked Sweet Potato (Daigaku Imo)

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This daigaku imo is made in a frying pan without deep-frying! The sweet potato gets coated in a sweet and savory glaze with black sesame seeds - it's crispy, addictive, and so delicious!

Ingredients

2 servings
  • Sweet potato with skin200g
  • Sugar3 tbsp
  • ★Soy sauce1/4 tsp
  • ★Vinegar1/4 tsp
  • ★Water1/4 tsp
  • ★Oil (salad oil or olive oil)1 tbsp
  • ★Black sesame seeds1/2–1 tbsp
Allergens
sesame

Directions

15 min
  1. 1

    Wash the 200g sweet potato thoroughly with the skin on, cut it into irregular chunks, soak in water for a while, then drain well in a colander.

  2. 2

    Add 3 tbsp sugar, 1/4 tsp soy sauce, 1/4 tsp vinegar, 1/4 tsp water, and 1 tbsp oil to the frying pan and mix well.

  3. 3

    Add the sweet potato to the pan, toss to coat with the seasoning mixture, and spread out in a single layer.

  4. 4

    Cover with a lid, turn heat to medium, and when the sauce starts to bubble, reduce to low heat and cook for 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove the lid, flip the sweet potato pieces, cover again, and cook for another 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove the lid and increase heat to medium. Cook for about 2 minutes more, stirring occasionally.

  7. 7

    Pierce the sweet potato with a toothpick to check if it's tender. Add 1/2–1 tbsp black sesame seeds, toss to coat everything, and turn off the heat.

  8. 8

    As it cools, the sugar will harden and taste even better, so let it cool slightly to your preference before serving.

Tips

The final texture will vary depending on the type of sweet potato, the size of the cut pieces, and the size and material of your frying pan. Adjust the heat and cooking time as needed while monitoring the dish.

Nutrition

Per serving
  • Calories280 kcal
  • Protein2 g
  • Fat7 g
  • Carbs52 g
  • Sodium0.2 g