Baked Japanese Sweet Potato (Printable Version)
Tender Japanese sweet potatoes baked with puffed skins, served with butter or miso butter and fresh herbs.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
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4 Japanese sweet potatoes
→ Seasonings
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Sea salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
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Butter or miso butter, for serving
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Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
# Steps to Cook:
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Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
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Use a fork to pierce each Japanese sweet potato several times to allow steam to escape during baking.
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Place the pierced sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 to 60 minutes until the skins puff and the interior is tender when pierced with a fork.
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Slice open the baked sweet potatoes and fluff the flesh with a fork. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Top with a pat of butter or miso butter and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For best texture, select firm Japanese sweet potatoes without blemishes. Baking time may vary based on potato size.