We are making easy and healthy Daigakuimo, candied sweet potato, using a Mushiyaki method, a combination of steaming and frying processes. Enjoy the delicious crispy outside, and soft and fluffy inside!
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| Cook Time | 15 minutes |
| Time for soaking the sweet potato in water is not included in cook time. |
| Servings |
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| Translator | Get Francis Mug |
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Ingredients
280 g Sweet Potatoes 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil 2 tbsp Sugar Toasted Black Sesame Seeds A few drops Soy Sauce
* 1 tablespoon (tbsp) = 15 ml, 1 teaspoon (tsp) = 5 ml
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Instructions
- Let's cut the sweet potato. Wash the potato beforehand and trim off both ends. If it is thick, cut vertically in half.
- Cut the potato into rolling wedges while rotating it toward you.
- Let the potato sit in a generous amount of water for around 10 minutes to prevent it from discoloring.
- Let's make Daigakuimo. Put the vegetable oil and sugar in a pan.
- Lightly drain the potato wedges.
- Place them in the pan and distribute. You should not wipe off the moisture from the potato to achieve a soft and fluffy texture inside.
- Cover and turn on the burner.
- Cook on medium-low heat. This cooking process is called Mushiyaki, in which the ingredients are steamed and fried in a pan.
- When it starts to make crackling sounds, quickly swirl the pan.
- After 2 minutes, remove the lid and flip each potato wedge over with kitchen chopsticks.
- Place the lid again and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Remove the lid and flip the potato over to brown the surface evenly.
- Reduce the heat if the pan becomes too hot.
- Repeat this process until the surface becomes deliciously golden brown.
- Pierce the potato with a bamboo skewer.
- When it's soft enough for the skewer to go through, drop in a few drops of soy sauce.
- If you like it extra crispy on the outside, stir-fry longer at this stage, and then add the soy sauce.
- Quickly swirl the pan and it is ready to serve.
- Arrange the Daigakuimo on a plate and sprinkle on the toasted black sesame seeds.
Recipe Notes
Just a few drops of soy sauce is enough to bring out the sweetness of the potato so avoid overusing it.
This daigakuimo recipe uses a minimum amount of oil.
This is a delicious, healthy and easy dessert so you should definitely try it out.
What a great recipe! Definitely going to try it. Arigatou gozaimasu!
Glad you like the Daigakuimo recipe.🍠😊 It’s simple but delicious so you should definitely try it out! Douitashimashite💞