![]() Typically it's flour-based with something sweet in the middle. We see you cloud bread, and we raise you this purple sweet potato manju, a traditional Japanese dessert. Get the recipe: Whipped Japanese sweet potatoes The end result is so sweet and flavorful that all you'll need to add is a little salt and pepper on top before digging in. Play up the sweetness by blending them with coconut milk and coconut oil. Just like white potatoes and orange sweet potatoes, this variety tastes delicious when mashed. Get the recipe: Japanese sweet potato fries The potatoes are baked, not fried, which keeps the nutrition benefits front and center. Okay, this way of enjoying purple sweet potatoes probably isn't exactly common in Okinawa, but it's still a delicious way to enjoy the tuber. Get the recipe: Cinnamon roasted Japanese sweet potatoes You don't have to wait until dinner to enjoy your colorful 'taters-they make a great afternoon snack, too! Follow the recipe here to see how to turn them into sweet baked chips, sprinkled with cinnamon and olive oil. Get the recipe: Baked Japanese sweet potatoes When they're done, add a little olive oil or butter, seasoning of your choice, and dig in! The recipe here explains step-by-step how to roast them in the oven at home. If you're looking for a recipe to help you enjoy the vegetable without much fuss, this is it. If you're in need of some recipe inspiration, check out the 11 recipes below! 11 Japanese sweet potato recipes to try at home: Want to find them near you? If your local grocery store doesn't stock them, try a specialty Asian grocery store. Purple sweet potatoes grow easily in this part of the world and are incorporated into meals like miso stew with tofu, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and onions. They also have high amounts of fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and antioxidants. This vegetable is unique nutritionally in that it's very low on the glycemic index compared to other types of potatoes and sweet potatoes, meaning they won't have as strong an impact on your blood sugar levels. While Okinawans' longevity isn't attributed to diet alone-regular movement, having a sense of purpose, and a strong support system are also important-it certainly plays a big part. ![]() Okinawa is what's known as a Blue Zone, one of the few places in the world where people regularly live to be over 100 in good health. (Not to be confused with ubes, with are purple yams.) And while the root veg certainly has its benefits, on the other side of the world, in Okinawa, Japan, another potato variety reigns supreme: purple sweet potatoes, also called Japanese sweet potatoes. Here in the U.S., white potatoes are one of the most popular root veggies to incorporate into nourishing meals. ![]() Root veggies are a core ingredient to hearty winter meals, like stews and curries, but they provide more than a cure for a comfort food craving.
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