Sweet Potato Manju

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow sweet potatoes to cool. Peel sweet potatoes, transfer to a bowl, and mash.

3. 3

   Heat a skillet over low heat; cook and stir almonds in the hot skillet until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Beat 1 egg in a small bowl.

5. 5

   Mix beaten egg, almonds, milk, and honey into mashed sweet potatoes. Divide sweet potato mixture into 15 equal parts. Shape each manju into a sweet potato-shape; arrange on a baking sheet.

6. 6

   Beat remaining 1 egg and water together in a bowl. Brush egg mixture over each manju; top with peanuts.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven until manju are golden brown, about 25 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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