Smooth Sweet Potato (Mock Oni-Manju)

Name: Smooth Sweet Potato (Mock Oni-Manju)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 300 grams Japanese sweet potato; 70 grams Powdered brown sugar (or white sugar); 4 tbsp of katakuriko Katakuriko slurry

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This is a simple snack that my mom made for me when I was young.

Beyond giving these a creamy texture, the purpose of katakuriko, is to give the sauce a firmer texture (similar to slime).
Be careful not to over-boil the potatoes in Step 2!
Adjust the amount of sugar and water to your liking. These are easier to make than oni-manju. Recipe by yamita

This is a simple snack that my mom made for me when I was young.

cookpad.japan @cookpad_jp

This is a simple snack that my mom made for me when I was young.

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Ingredients

300 gramsJapanese sweet potato
70 gramsPowdered brown sugar (or white sugar)
4 tbspof katakuriko Katakuriko slurry

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Steps

1

Cut the sweet potato into 1.5cm cubes. Soak in water to get rid of the bitterness, then drain.
2

Put the sweet potatoes in a pot with just enough water to cover them. Add the brown sugar and heat. Heat over high heat until it comes to a boil, then reduce to medium. Skim off any scum that forms.
3

Once the sweet potatoes are about 80% cooked, gradually add the katakuriko slurry, a little at a time, to achieve a firm thickness. Be careful not to crush the potatoes.
4

Transfer to a serving plate. Eat with a spoon. They're really hot right out of the pot, so be careful not to burn yourself!
5

This is what they should look like after they cool. They are no longer glossy, but sweeter.
6

And this is what they should look like after refrigerating for a day The glossiness is gone, but they are moister and sweeter and easier to enjoy.