Miso Butter Japanese Sweet Potato

A deliciously savory-sweet dish combining miso butter with baked Japanese sweet potatoes, finished with optional mozzarella topping for extra meltiness.

By @misojenkitchen

Original recipe source

Cook time: 50 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 whole japanese sweet potato
• 2 pieces aluminum foil
• 3 tablespoons salted butter
• 1 tablespoon miso paste
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 batch miso butter mixture
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Using a fork, poke holes all around each Japanese sweet potato.
3. Wrap each Japanese sweet potato in aluminum foil.
4. Place the wrapped potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until tender.
5. In a small bowl, soften 3 tablespoons of salted butter and mix with 1 tablespoon miso paste and 1 tablespoon brown sugar until well combined.
6. Preheat another oven or adjust the temperature to 375°F (190°C).
7. Once baked, carefully unwrap the sweet potatoes and cut them open lengthwise.
8. Spread a generous amount of miso butter mixture on the opened sweet potatoes.
9. Optional: Top each potato with a handful of mozzarella cheese.
10. Place the sweet potatoes back into the oven at 375°F (190°C) until the cheese has melted, about 5-7 minutes.
11. Torch or broil the sweet potatoes for 30 seconds until the cheese is bubbly.
12. Serve immediately while hot. Enjoy your savory-sweet miso butter Japanese sweet potato!