Minatamis na Kamote
Japanese sweet potato casserole is easy to make in the oven and so delicious. Creamy, tender and smothered in a citrusy sweet syrup, this minatamis na kamote is a tasty and filling dessert or snack.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Japanese sweet potato about 4 large pieces, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons butter cubed
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- In a baking dish, arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer.
- Sprinkle with brown sugar and dot with butter.
- Drizzle with orange juice.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake in the oven for about 40 to 50 minutes or until tender.
- Remove from oven and gently toss to coat with glaze. Serve hot or cold.
Notes
- Cut the kamote in equal sizes to ensure they cook at the same rate. Place them immediately in a bowl of cold water as you cut them to keep them from turning black from oxidation.
- Wrap the pan tightly with aluminum foil to keep in the heat.
- No need to stir during baking!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 93mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 763mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 29194IU | 584% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.