Macrobiotic Steamed Nagaimo Yam and Amazake Bread

1. 1

   Grate the nagaimo yam, and mix in the sweet sake, water, canola oil, and beet sugar with a wooden spatula or egg beater in order.

2. 2

   Mix the whole wheat flour and baking powder together.

3. 3

   I like cutting corners, so I put both into a Tupperware container and lightly shook the ingredients together.

4. 4

   Add Step 2 to Step 1 a bit at a time.

5. 5

   Make sure to mix well so that it doesn't clump up.

6. 6

   Cut out a small piece of parchment paper and line a microwave safe container with it (you can use a teacup if you'd like), and pour in the batter.

7. 7

   Add in nuts of you'd like (I used some leftover nuts as a garnish).

8. 8

   It will take 5 minutes over low heat if you use a pressure cooker to steam it (let it sit until the pressure dissipates).

9. 9

   It should take around 15 minutes with a regular steamer.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.