Suito Poteto (Japanese Sweet Potato Cakes)
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A simplified version of the traditional Japanese snack, using maple syrup instead of sugar and skipping the cream for a lighter, yet equally delicious treat. These cakes feature a smooth, mashed sweet potato center with a golden egg-washed exterior.
- Time
- 85 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop, oven, and blender
- Good for
- Snacks
- Cuisine
- East Asian
- Contains
- Sesame, dairy, eggs, and alcohol
- Diet
- Vegetarian
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
- 50 g
- 30 g
- 4 g
- 50 g
- 6 g
- 2 g
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 690 g before cooking, which is about 170 g per serving.
Steps
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into chunks.
Place the sweet potatoes in a pot of water and boil until they are soft and easily pierced with a fork.
Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them while they are still hot until completely smooth. Use a stick blender for the best results to avoid lumps, though hand mashing is possible.
Add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salted butter to the mashed potatoes. Mix until well combined and the butter has melted into the mixture.
Place the mixture in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes to allow it to firm up for shaping.
Preheat your oven to 185°C (375 °F) (365°F (190 °C)).
Shape the chilled mixture into little sweet potato-shaped ovals and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and mirin.
Brush the tops of the shaped sweet potatoes with the egg and mirin mixture, then sprinkle with black sesame seeds.
Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
Enjoy straight away while warm, or store in the fridge for a few days and reheat before serving.
Notes
The author emphasizes using purple skin, white flesh sweet potatoes (often called Japanese sweet potatoes) for the best flavor. They can be served warm with tea or topped with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 229
- Protein
- 4 g
- Carbs
- 37 g
- Fat
- 8 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
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