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A close-up of baked Japanese sweet potatoes, showcasing their golden-brown skin and fluffy interior.

Baked Japanese Sweet Potatoes (Yaki Imo)

Enjoy tender, naturally sweet Japanese sweet potatoes baked to perfection, either wrapped in foil or unwrapped for different textures.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 pieces Japanese sweet potatoes (satsumaimo) about 10 oz (300 g) each

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325ºF (163ºC). Wash and dry the sweet potatoes.
  2. Poke holes in the sweet potatoes and wrap in foil or leave unwrapped.
  3. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 90 minutes until tender.
  4. Remove from oven, unwrap if wrapped, and let stand for a few minutes before serving.
  5. Serve hot, with or without foil, based on your preference.

Notes

Experiment with wrapping or unwrapping for different textures.