Japanese sweet potatoes simmered with lemon. A simple yet light, sweet and delicious side dish or snack to enjoy while they’re in season!

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Simmered Lemon Sweet Potatoes (さつまいものレモン煮)

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  • Author: Lisa Kitahara
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 1 (300g) Japanese sweet potat
  • 3 tbsp (36g) cane sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp (22ml) lemon juice
  • 1 cup (250ml) water

Instructions

  1. Wash the sweet potato and then slice into 1 cm width rounds. Place in a bowl with water and soak for 5 minutes. Drain water.
  2. Place the potatoes in a pan making sure not to overlap them. Add water, sugar, lemon juice and salt. Cover with a otoshibuta. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until you can pierce a toothpick through.
  3. Remove from heat and allow it to cool. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Helpful Equipment: yukihira pan, otoshibuta (droplid)
  • Nutritional Information Disclaimer: Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated on an online tool (Cronometer). 
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving

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3 Comments

  1. These sweet potatoes were delicious and pretty simple to make. My 16-year-old (who can be a picky eater) said they were the most delicious sweet potatoes he has had! They made the perfect side dish alongside crispy tofu and roasted broccoli.

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  3. Another simple recipe that’s easy and delicious! I made this tonight and it was a perfect side dish. I put about 1/2 tsp of salt since I didn’t see a note about how much.



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