Simmered Purple Sweet Potato with Coconut and Brown Sugar

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A sweet and tender Okinawan purple sweet potato dish simmered gently in coconut milk and brown sugar for a naturally vibrant dessert. This Japanese-inspired recipe (vegan), ready in about 40 minutes, layers coconut milk, brown sugar, water into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 3, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 3 Japanese cuisine 200 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Peel and cut 300g Okinawan purple sweet potato into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup coconut milk, 1/2 cup water, 3 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/8 tsp salt. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to simmer.
  3. Step 3: Add the cubed sweet potatoes to the saucepan, cover, and simmer gently on low heat for 20-25 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  4. Step 4: Remove the lid and simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
  5. Step 5: Serve warm topped with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds if desired.

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