
Simmered Sweet Potatoes with Lemon
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Simmered Sweet Potatoes with Lemon
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This Simmered Sweet Potatoes with Lemon recipe is an easy and classic way to enjoy Japanese sweet potatoes (Satsumaimo). It makes a delightful side dish and healthy snack. So simple yet so good, you‘ll want to always have some on hand.
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Ingredients
- 1 Japanese sweet potato (Satsumaimo)
- 1 cup water
- ½ lemon
- 2 Tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Peel the skin of 1 Japanese sweet potato (Satsumaimo) alternately to create stripes. Then, cut and discard both ends.
- Cut the sweet potato into rounds about ½-inch (1.3-cm) thick. Soak them in water for 5 minutes to remove the starch, then drain.
- In a medium saucepan, add 1 cup water, 2 Tbsp sugar, and juice from ½ lemon.
- Add the sweet potato rounds in a single layer (ideally) in the saucepan and place an otoshibuta (drop lid) on top instead of the regular lid (here‘s why). Bring it to boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, skim off the scum and foam with a fine-mesh skimmer. Turn down the heat to simmer/low heat. Cook for 15–20 minutes.
- When it’s almost done, open the otoshibuta and insert a bamboo skewer in the center of the thick sweet potato and see if it goes through.
- Turn off the heat when it’s done cooking, and serve. Ideally, set aside and let cool for 2 hours so sweet potatoes can absorb more flavors. You can chill the sweet potatoes in the refrigerator before serving or serve at room temperature.
To Store
- You can keep the simmered sweet potatoes in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can freeze them, but the texture of the sweet potatoes will change slightly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
128kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
64mg
(3%)
Potassium
418mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
16037IU
(321%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
Protein | 2g | 4% |
Fat | 1g | 2% |
Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Sodium | 64mg | 3% |
Potassium | 418mg | 9% |
Fiber | 4g | 16% |
Sugar | 11g | 22% |
Vitamin A | 16037IU | 321% |
Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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