Yamu no amakarani / sweet and salty simmered yam

One of the standard flavorings for potatoes and sweet potatoes. A small amount of strong-flavored sweet yam is a good companion for any meal. Tom’s kind of dish.

<Ingredients>

1 small/medium yam (150 g in photo)
2 tsp brown sugar
2 tsp soy sauce
100-150 cc water


<Directions>
1.

Cut yam into thick (3 cm) rounds.

2.

Place yam in a small pot (big enough to place yam in a single layer), add 1cm of water to cover the bottom, and bring to boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until yam is soft (bamboo skewer smoothly goes through).

3.

Add brown sugar and soy sauce, raise heat to medium low to medium, and reduce liquid until almost gone.

<Notes>

• When liquid level starts to go down in Process 3, pay attention, as yam tends to burn when liquid is disappearing.
• This tastes good hot or cold. A good choice for a picnic and lunch box item.
• The recipe is originally for satsumaimo sweet potatoes, but any sweet potato works fine.