Easy Oni-Manjuu (Ogre Dumplings) Using a Silicone Steamer

1. 1

   Peel the sweet potato, and cut into cubes.

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   To remove the bitterness, prepare a bowl of water (not listed), and add the (1) salt.

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   Soak the sweet potato in the bowl of water.

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   Drain, rinse under running water, and drain again really well.

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   Coat the sweet potato with sugar in a bowl.

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   If the sugar is really grainy, add a little water.

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   Leave the sweet potato for about 5 minutes to let it absorb the sweetness.

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   Add the plain flour into the bowl, and mix.

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   Add water while adjusting the consistency of the batter.

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    Add the (2) salt to enhance the sweetness.

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    Adjust the amounts of flour and sugar depending on the size and sweetness of the sweet potato.

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    If you like it nice and chewy, it will be the best if you make the batter rather thick like okonomiyaki batter.

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    If you like it rich and dense, make the batter firm enough to form peaks.

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    Pour the batter into a silicone steamer, microwave for 7 minutes at 600 W. After microwaving, let it steam for 3 minutes and it's done.

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    Twist the silicone steamer to remove the cake onto a sheet of aluminum foil.

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    Cut into bite-sized pieces, and it's ready to serve.

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    If you cut it horizontally, you can hold it in the aluminum foil, and it's easy to eat.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.