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Here are the ingredients.
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For the candied chestnuts, pour the syrup into a cup and set aside.
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Cut the sweet potatoes into 3cm slices and peel thickly.
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They're hard, so be careful while taking the skin off.
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The peel tastes good if you julienne and cook them with sugar and soy sauce, so save them.
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Here is a recipe for sweet potatoes cooked in sugar and soy sauce..
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Once peeled, cut into 1 - 2cm pieces and soak in water.
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When the bitter taste comes off and the water becomes cloudy, change the water.
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Repeat this 3 times.
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Cut the gardenia seeds into half and place in a dashi stock pack.
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Put the washed potatoes from Step 4 and the gardenia seeds into a large pot.
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Fill with enough water to just cover the potatoes and turn the heat on high.
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Once it boils, turn the heat to medium and boil until a toothpick pokes through easily.
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Remove the gardenia seeds and drain the water in a colander placed over a bowl.
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Don't throw away the water used for boiling.
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Strain the potatoes while they are still hot.
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Or you could put them in a blender until smooth.
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Return them to the pot and add one ladle of the water used for boiling.
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Turn on the heat.
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Gradually add the syrup from the candied chestnuts that you separated in Step 1.
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Mix it in until the whole thing becomes plump.
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When the liquid evaporates, add a pinch of salt and the candied chestnuts.
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Slowly stir it in and once the chestnuts are warmed, it's complete!
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If you place it in an airtight container you can store it in the freezer.
