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Yakiimo - 焼き芋 (Roasted Japanese Sweet Potatoes)

Yakiimo – 焼き芋 (Roasted Japanese Sweet Potatoes)


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  • Author: kyriethefoodie
  • Total Time: 90 minutes

Description

Yakiimo is a traditional Japanese snack consisting of Japanese sweet potatoes roasted to perfection over hot stones, offering a naturally sweet and comforting treat.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 Japanese sweet potato
  • Optional toppings: honey, cinnamon, flakey sea salt, brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Place your Japanese sweet potato directly onto the rack in your oven. Bake for 90 minutes.
  3. When done baking, slice open (either long-ways or short-ways). The peel should come right off.
  4. Feel free to top with any of the optional toppings: honey, cinnamon, flakey sea salt, or brown sugar, and enjoy!
  • Cook Time: 90 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1