Oven-Free Wagashi-style Sweet Potato Treats

1. 1

   Slice the sweet potatoes.

2. 2

   Simmer with raisins in plenty of water - cook until soft.

3. 3

   You could also use a microwave or a steamer.

4. 4

   Mash the sweet potatoes while they're hot.

5. 5

   Take care not to mash the raisins.

6. 6

   Taste, and add sugar if necessary.

7. 7

   Set aside and let cool down slightly.

8. 8

   Add the white sesame seed paste and the kinako.

9. 9

   If the mixture is too soft to shape, add kinako.

10. 10

    If too firm, then add the sesame paste.

11. 11

    Form into desired shapes to finish.

12. 12

    I squeezed the balls of the sweet potato mixture in a sheet of plastic wrap, then twisted their tops make the little bundles in the photo.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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