Bento Daigaku Imo
In an attempt to eat healthier lunches, I got a couple of bento boxes for my daughter and myself.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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1 Japanese sweet potato
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1/2 tsp soy sauce
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2 tbsp honey
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2 1/2 tbsp water
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1/4 tsp rice wine vinegar
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1 tbsp sesame seeds
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1/2 cup of neutral tasting oil such as canola or grapeseed
Cooking Instructions
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1
In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds by constantly shaking the pan or moving them about with a spatula. When they become fragrant and a few pop, remove and set aside.
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2
Peel the sweet potato and cut into bite size pieces and set aside.
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3
In a small bowl mix together the soy sauce, honey, water, and vinegar and set aside.
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4
In a medium skillet or wok, heat the oil on medium high heat. Add the sweet potatoes and fry them until they are golden brown. Remove and set aside.
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5
Let the wok or skillet cool down. Then, add the potatoes back in and add the sauce. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Toss to coat.
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6
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
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7
Itadakimasu!
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