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Satsumaimo Amani Recipe - Simmered Sweet Potato

By Setsuko Yoshizuka, About.com

Satsuamaimo Amani

Satsumaimo Amani - Simmered Sweet Potatoes

Photo (c) Setsuko Yoshizuka
Satsumaimo snacks and desserts are very popular in Japan. Also, simmering satsumaimo makes a good side dish. It's really easy to make satsumaimo amani.
Satsumaimo Recipes

Ingredients:

  • 1 satsumaimo (about 1/2 lb), sliced into 1/2 inch thick rounds
  • 1 1/4 cup dashi soup stock
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp soy sauce

Preparation:

Soak satsumaimo slices in water for about 10 minutes and drain. Put dashi and satsumaimo in a medium pot. Bring to a boil on medium heat. Add sugar and soy sauce and turn down the heat to low. Put a drop-lid or a sheet of aluminium foil on satsumaimo and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the liquid is almost gone.
*Makes 4 servings
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