Japanese Soy Glazed Sweet Potato

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 2

Japanese Soy Glazed Sweet Potato Recipe

by The Chefin Side

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

197

Sugar

15g

Fat

Japanese Soy Glazed Sweet Potato is a popular dish in Japan, often served as a side dish or snack. It is made by roasting diced sweet potatoes in a soy sauce and mirin glaze until they are tender and caramelized. The addition of dark sesame oil and minced garlic gives the dish a rich and savory flavor, while the toasted sesame seeds and nori provide a nutty and umami crunch. This dish is not only delicious but also healthy, making it a great addition to any meal or snack.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.	In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and garlic.
3.	Place the diced sweet potatoes in a baking dish, and pour the soy sauce mixture over them. Stir to coat.
4.	Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and caramelized.
5.	Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and crumbled nori before serving.

PROS

Japanese Soy Glazed Sweet Potato is a delicious and healthy dish that you can enjoy as a side dish or snack anytime of the day.
It is packed with flavor and nutrition.

CONS

The only downside is that it takes some time to prepare, but the results are worth it.
Also, soy sauce and mirin are high in sodium, so those on a low sodium diet should use caution when consuming this dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Japanese Soy Glazed Sweet Potato is a rich source of complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and various vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A and potassium.
It also contains antioxidants that help prevent oxidative stress and reduce the risk of chronic diseases, such as cancer and heart disease.

	2 tablespoons brown sugar
	3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
	2 tablespoons mirin ( sweet rice wine )
	1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
	4 garlic cloves , minced
	2 -3 sweet potatoes , diced
	1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
	1 sheet of toasted nori