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Beni-imo is the word for purple sweet potato in Okinawa. If you have been in Okinawa for a bit, you’ll know about these little tarts shown below. ‘Beni-imo taruto’, or beni-imo tarts, are the most well-known Okinawan souvenir. Imo (pronounced ee-moh [e as in eat]), or potato, was a large part of the Okinawan diet for centuries. Rice is difficult to grow in this subtropical environment and people depended on potato varieties as the staple in their diet. Now I am not saying beni-imo is the key to longevity, but Okinawans are some of the longest living people in the world…Anyways! This recipe shows you how to make the paste which you can squeeze on top of little tart crusts, large pie crusts, cookies, cakes, and other desserts.
Materials
- Food Processor or Hand Mixer
- Peeler
- Knife
- Saran Wrap
- Microwave-safe Bowl
- Plastic Ziploc Bag
- Scissors
Ingredients
| Beni-imo (Purple Sweet Potato) | 300 Grams |
| Unsalted Butter | 70 Grams |
| Nama Cream (Whipping Cream) | 70 mL |
| Sugar | 30 Grams |
Cooking Instructions
1. Peel the beni-imo potatoes.
(What around 300 grams of Beni-imo looks like)
2. Cut the purple potatoes into 1 cm or about 1 inch wide pieces, put them in a heat-resistant bowl, cover the bowl with saran wrap, and heat them in the microwave for about 5 minutes at 600W until they become soft.
3. When it is cooled down, put it in a food processor or mix with a mixer.
4. When it becomes a paste, add the remaining ingredients and mix again. Add more sugar to adjust sweetness and cream if potatoes are still dry.
5. Place the paste in a plastic ziploc bag, cut off a corner, and squeeze on to a dessert of your choosing.
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]]>Yurine Lily Bulb Garlic Fry
Lily bulb is known to be eaten by Chinese emperors long, long ago! These delicious bulbs can be eaten raw or cooked. They are good for colds and insomnia and overall a healthy addition to your meal. This garlic fry is a tasty side dish that only takes about 5 minutes.
Materials
- Pan
- Knife
Ingredients
| Yurine (Lily Bulb) | One Whole |
| Garlic | 1-2 Cloves |
| Cooking Oil | Enough to Lightly Cover Pan |
| Salt and Pepper | To Taste |
| Spices of Your Choice | To Taste |
Cooking Instructions
1. Pull apart the bulbs of yurine, wash carefully, and scrape off any brown areas.
2. Finely chop the garlic.
3. Oil the pan and cook the garlic first until it gives off an aroma. Add in yurine bulbs and cook at low to medium heat for a few minutes. Cook at lower heat to not burn the bulbs.
4. Add salt, pepper or any other spices on top and enjoy!
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