Okinawan Sweet Potatoes

Quantity/Pack: 5 Pounds
Seasonality: Year Round
Origin: USA

The mottled, beige-colored and unassuming skin of Melissa’s Okinawan Sweet Potatoes protects the variety’s signature and stunning flesh, which ranges in color from eye-catching magenta to deep purple, sometimes marbled with light purple and various shades of white. Okinawan sweet potatoes are revered in their native Japan, where they are a symbol of health and longevity. Beyond their brilliant appearance, these spuds are celebrated for their sweet taste and creamy texture, which shine in culinary preparations both savory and sweet. 

Okinawan sweet potatoes are also called Okinawan yams, Hawaiian sweet potatoes, and Beni-imo. They are not to be confused with ube, true purple yams, which have darker, bark-like skin and a nuttier flavor.

Okinawan sweet potatoes have a honeyed, slightly earthy flavor. They can be eaten with their skin on, or peeled, and they retain their beautiful hue when cooked, making them an ideal choice for preparations that showcase their coloring. 

Enjoy Okinawa sweet potatoes as you would other sweet potatoes; baking and roasting will enhance their natural sweetness, and gentle steaming accentuates their simple elegance. Perfect for flavoring breads, cakes and pies. Okinawa sweet potatoes also make stunning soups, French fries, potato chips and gnocchi. 

Store out of direct sunlight in a well-ventilated area, preferably in a basket. Do not refrigerate. Use within 3-5 days of purchase for optimum quality.