Minatamis na Kamote
Japanese sweet potato casserole is easy to make in the oven and so delicious. Creamy, tender and smothered in a citrusy sweet syrup, this minatamis na kamote is a tasty and filling dessert or snack.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 244kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (about 4 large pieces) Japanese sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons butter, cubed
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- In a baking dish, arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer.
- Sprinkle with brown sugar and dot with butter.
- Drizzle with orange juice.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake in the oven for about 40 to 50 minutes or until tender.
- Remove from oven and gently toss to coat with glaze. Serve hot or cold.
Notes
- Cut the kamote in equal sizes to ensure they cook at the same rate. Place them immediately in a bowl of cold water as you cut them to keep them from turning black from oxidation.
- Wrap the pan tightly with aluminum foil to keep in the heat.
- No need to stir during baking!
Nutrition
Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 763mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 29194IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg