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Daigaku Imo (Japanese Candied Sweet Potatoes)

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Ingredients

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  • 1 medium Japanese Sweet Potato (about 300g)
  • 2 tbsp oil (30ml)
  • 2–3 tbsp of sugar (30g // depending on how sweet you like it)
  • 1/2 tsp Japanese soy sauce, optional
  • 1–2 tsp vegan butter, optional
  • Black sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut the potatoes rangiri method by rotating the sweet potato as you cut into wedges. They should be roughly 1 inch in size. Soak the sweet potatoes for 10-15 minutes. 
  2. Add oil, sugar to a pan. Add soy sauce and vegan butter if using and mix together. Add the potatoes and turn the heat to medium heat. Cover with a lid and then when you hear it beginning to bubble, swirl the pan. Turn the heat down to medium low – low and let it cook for 8 minutes undisturbed. Flip the potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes or until soft. 
  3. Remove the lid and pan fry for another 2-3 minutes or until golden and crispy. 
  4. Quickly remove from the stove over a parchment paper (helps prevent sticking to plates), garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you prefer a less crispy version, add 1/4 tsp of vinegar to the sauce. 

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21 Comments

  1. I’m a huge sweet potato fan so I will try all the ways to eat them and this one is so good! As a side or as a dessert tbh. Very easy, never fails – LOVE



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  2. SOOO FREAKING GOOD!!! 🤩

    It’s so addictive, I absolutely love this recipe! I don’t cook much and I truly believe anyone can do this! ✨🤍 Can’t wait to try more recipes in the future!



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  4. These potatoes are amazing! We can’t stop making them. I love the smell that radiates when you add the soy sauce. Perfect quick snack!



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  5. This was one of my favorite dishes to make when I lived in Japan. Buying the grocery store sauce packet was so convenient but when I moved back to the States I no longer had that luxury. So…I had to learn how to make one of my favorite dishes! This recipe was easy to follow and it tastes just as comforting as I remember. I didn’t have sugar so I only used honey, soy sauce, butter, and olive oil. Topped with furikake because I didn’t have black sesame seeds. 10/10 will be using another recipe like this to cook the food I miss ;D



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  6. Loved this recipe! super easy and quick! great dessert or snack, I made mine on the sweeter side. Big hit with my roommates too and perfect for fall/winter.



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  8. Made this last night and it was soo good!! Very simple yet delicious recipe for a perfect snack! The touch of soy sauce adds a wonderful hint of saltiness and extra flavor!!



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  9. Simple, quick, absolutely delicious! This seriously is the perfect quick snack recipe! I added just smallest pinch of salt at the end air that savory sweet yumminess. Definitely make sure you let the pieces cool on a piece of parchment.



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