Satsumaimo no Lemon-ni (Sweet Potatoes Simmered with Lemon)
If you would like to enjoy Japanese sweet potatoes with a sweet yet tangy twist, this dish is perfect for you. Satsumaimo no Lemon-ni allows you to savor sweet potatoes complemented by the refreshing tartness of lemon.
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Servings: 2
Equipment
- otoshi-buta (drop-lid) (You can easily make one by following the instructions above. If that seems like too much trouble, you can simply use a regular lid instead.)
Ingredients
- 1 Japanese sweet potato (satsumaimo)
- ½ lemon
- 1 cup water
- 2 Tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Trim both ends of the sweet potato, then slice it into ⅖-inch (1 cm) thick rounds. Soak the slices in water (not listed in the ingredients) for about 5 minutes to remove any astringency.
- Slice the lemon into thin rounds.
- Place the sweet potato slices in a pan or pot, arranging them so they overlap as little as possible. Then, add water (as specified in the recipe) and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add sugar, cover with an otoshi-buta, and let it simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
- Remove the otoshi-buta, add the lemon slices, and continue simmering for a few more minutes. Turn off the heat and let the flavors meld for at least 20 minutes.
Notes
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 212.19kcal Carbohydrates: 54.52g Protein: 1.79g Fat: 0.37g Saturated Fat: 0.05g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g Sodium: 20.41mg Potassium: 637.5mg Fiber: 3.5g Sugar: 49.95g Vitamin A: 8.44IU Vitamin C: 50.56mg Calcium: 55.74mg Iron: 0.92mg
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