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The Japanese Sweet, which may also be referred to as a Japanese yam, an Oriental, Kotobuki, Satsuma Imo, or Satsumaimo, is a variety of potato that is common in Japan and is now grown in the U.S. as well as many other regions of the world. A light red to deeper red outer skin color covers a dense flesh that has a low moisture content. Unlike some potatoes that become brown after they have been peeled, the Japanese Sweet Potato can be cut or cubed and left standing for a half hour a little longer without browning. However, removing the skin prior to cooking improves the flavor of this potato since the skin has a somewhat bitter flavor. It is an excellent choice to cube for roasting, steaming or stir-frying because it can be cooked quickly at a higher heat setting more effectively than other varieties that do not cook as well when using faster cooking methods.
The Japanese Sweet Potato and the Japanese Yamaimo (Mountain Yam) are often confused as being the same potato however, they are two different tubers. The light tan outer skin color of Yamaimo is similar to a baking potato and differs in appearance from the reddish-pink skin coloring of the Japanese Sweet. The Japanese Yamaimo is a somewhat sticky, mountain yam which is the variety often used to make soba noodles.
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| This silky soup gets its sweetness and a spicy flavor from the unique and tasty addition of apples and if desired, the addition of chipolte peppers. The peppers add a distinctive intensity that can be adjusted from mild to hot. |
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| The combination of balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard is an unexpected but delicious flavor enhancement for this tasty side dish of sweet potatoes, craisins, golden raisins, and pecans. |
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| The distinctive flavors and textures of blue cheese and pecans are unexpected enhancements to the exceptional flavor of roasted sweet potatoes. |
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| A sweet and savory side dish. |
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Quick Tips
Allow ½ pound of raw, whole potatoes per person when preparing mashed potatoes.
Prior to boiling, cut potatoes into even pieces to ensure even cooking. ... |
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| A milk and/or broth-based soup made from the flesh of orange Sweet Potatoes. Typically, this soup contains bits of onion and garlic cooked in a chicken broth that is mixed with ... |
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| Made in the same manner as a fried potato chip, Sweet Potato chips are thin, curled or flat in shape, and crunchy-textured. Often produced from a variety of sweet potato such as ... |
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| A speciality flour that is produced from white sweet potatoes. It is raw flour, not roasted flour and therefore, does not require cooking before use. Dull white in color, sweet ... |
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| A tuber vegetable originating from Central America that is typically referred to as either a Sweet Potato or yam in the U.S. It is common for food stores to display and people to ... |
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| The combination of sweet and fresh flavors creates a thick and savory soup made from a mix of vegetables and sweet potatoes. A Carrot and Sweet Potato soup uses bits of onion, ... |
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