sweetpotato
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Sweet potatoes are root vegetables that are widely cultivated and eaten in Japan, and are mainly harvested from autumn to winter. It is characterized by its sweet taste and smooth texture, and is used in a variety of dishes, including Japanese cuisine and desserts.
The outside of a sweet potato is covered with a dark purple or reddish-purple skin, and the inside is yellow or orange. This color is due to carotene and anthocyanin contained in sweet potatoes.
Sweet potatoes can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Below are some common sweet potato dishes.
Imoni:A traditional Japanese dish in which sweet potatoes are cut and simmered in soy sauce and sugar. The sweetness stands out and you can enjoy the soft texture.
Stewed potatoes:A dish in which sweet potatoes are simmered with other vegetables and ingredients. You can season it with dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, etc. and enjoy the sweetness of the sweet potato and its compatibility with other ingredients.
Potato tempura:A dish made by thinly slicing sweet potatoes and frying them in tempura batter. It is characterized by the sweetness of sweet potatoes and the crispy texture of the batter.