Easy Yaki Imo - Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized Japanese sweet potatoes (Satsumaimo)
• Sea salt, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wash the Japanese sweet potatoes under cold water to remove any dirt, scrubbing gently with your hands if necessary. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
3. Using a fork, poke several holes in each sweet potato to allow steam to escape during cooking.
4. Place the sweet potatoes on an 18x13-inch half sheet pan, ensuring they are spaced apart to allow even roasting.
5. Roast in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until the skin is wrinkled and a fork easily pierces through to the center of the sweet potato.
6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing in half lengthwise. Sprinkle with sea salt to enhance the natural sweetness before serving.