Japanese Soy Glazed Sweet Potato
Elevate your side dish game with Japanese Soy Glazed Sweet Potato—a savory-sweet masterpiece that celebrates the rich, earthy flavor of tender Japanese sweet potatoes. Coated in a lustrous glaze made from soy sauce, mirin, and a hint of sesame oil, this dish achieves the perfect balance of sweet and umami in every bite. Lightly browned in a skillet, the sweet potatoes develop a caramelized exterior while staying irresistibly creamy inside. A touch of rice vinegar brightens the flavors, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions adds texture and a fresh finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and flavorful recipe makes an impressive side or vegetarian main that's sure to add a gourmet twist to any meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners, holidays, or when you're craving a taste of Japan!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Japanese sweet potatoes (or regular sweet potatoes)
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Mirin
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Neutral cooking oil (like vegetable oil)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Green onions (optional, chopped for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes or bite-sized pieces.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, water, and cornstarch. Set aside.
Heat the neutral cooking oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add the sweet potatoes to the skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork.
Reduce the heat to low and pour the soy sauce mixture over the sweet potatoes.
Stir well to evenly coat the sweet potatoes in the glaze.
Cook for 2-3 more minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and become glossy.
Remove from heat and transfer the glazed sweet potatoes to a serving plate.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired, for garnish.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
195 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.1 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 475 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.4 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 302 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
