Okinawa sweet potato recipes

An elegant and sweet desert with a vibrant purple middle to the pie.

Try this Hawaiian recipe for purple Okinawa sweet potatoes mashed with coconut milk. This recipe is vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.

I recommend trying Okinawan sweet potatoes, also known as Hawaiian sweet potatoes. They are so delicious, nutritious, and easy to prepare. My favorite way is to pressure cook them in an Instant Pot however you can also cook them in a pot on your stovetop as well (see notes). This recipe is a "cook once, eat twice" recipe. Use the Instant Pot to cook all of the sweet potatoes, them serve half of them pressure cooked, plain and simple right out of the pot for your first meal and then make a…

The vibrantly beautiful and nutritious Okinawan sweet potato is loaded with antioxidants, phytonutrients, and health-promoting fiber. It is touted as one of the reasons Okinawans are living active disease-free lives past the age of 100.

A collection of sweet and savory purple sweet potato recipes. Everything from pies and puddings to soups, casseroles, and more!

These oven-roasted Japanese sweet potato cubes are paired with a delicious miso maple tahini dressing. An easy, healthy vegetable side dish!

Manju has been a favorite festival treat in Japan and Okinawa for centuries. The first version of these stuffed buns came from China in 1341 (yep, almost 700 years ago!), and they’ve been a hit eve…

Chef's Note: This is a traditional dish made from cooked Okinawan sweet potato. It was made from the leftover potatoes that were not consumed during the meal.

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Enjoy perfectly crispy Air Fryer Japanese Sweet Potatoes (Murasaki) that are both delicious and nutritious! They're an amazing side dish for any dinner or a tasty snack for when you're craving something hearty yet healthy.