Okinawan sweet potato

An elegant and sweet desert with a vibrant purple middle to the pie.

Satisfy your taste buds with these amazing Okinawan sweet potato recipes. Perfect for snacks or desserts these colorful dishes bring tropical flavors to your table. Enjoy unique textures and health benefits of this superfood. Sweet potatoes coconut milk ginger and honey make every bite a delicious adventure. Try them today!

Vibrant purple sweet potato mash is the perfect side dish. Slightly sweet and packed with nutrients, these Okinawan sweet potatoes will have you coming back for more.

The vibrantly beautiful and nutritious Okinawan sweet potato is loaded with antioxidants, phytonutrients, and health-promoting fiber. It is touted as one of the reasons Okinawans are living active disease-free lives past the age of 100.

Quick & 'Ono Recipe: Easy Okinawan Sweet Potato Mochi by Chef Grant Sato [12/16/20 Coupon Book]

Manju has been a favorite festival treat in Japan and Okinawa for centuries. The first version of these stuffed buns came from China in 1341 (yep, almost 700 years ago!), and they’ve been a hit eve…

Recipe: Instant Pot Okinawan Sweet Potatoes - John Wong Recipes

Did you know that Okinawan sweet potatoes were recently highlighted by Dr. Oz as being one of the top Superfoods of 2010?1 This vibrantly purple sweet potato, a locally grown staple of Hawaiian cuisine, is rich in flavor and packed with nutritional benefits. With Okinawan sweet potatoes in abundance this time of year, they make the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal.

There are many sweet potatoes out there, but the Okinawan sweet potato might be one variety with the most health benefits

Try this Hawaiian recipe for purple Okinawa sweet potatoes mashed with coconut milk. This recipe is vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.

Lovers of exotic desserts will love this vibrant Purple Sweet Potato Pie! This popular Hawaiian dessert is topped with a rich Coconut Custard (Haupia) and sprinkled with toasted sweetened coconut!

Making cute, nutritious bento box lunches and snacks for the ones you love!

Looking for a truly island-inspired dessert? This Okinawan Sweet Potato Pie with Haupia and Macadamia Nuts is a Hawaiian favorite that brings together rich, creamy layers and irresistible local flavors. From the buttery macadamia nut crust to the vivid purple sweet potato filling and coconutty haupia topping, this dessert is as stunning as it is delicious. If you love Hawaiian desserts and snacks, don’t forget to explore Snack Hawaii's Best Sellers, Hawaiian Candy, and

Original recipe by Naomi Mederos

This month, Hawaii public school students are being served a localized version of the holiday pumpkin pie — an Okinawan sweet potato pie — courtesy Hawaii island farmers who grew the potatoes and the state Department of Education’s ‘Aina Pono: Harvest of the Month program.

Since I am on a budget, sometimes I have an ingredient that I want to make several things with, but have to choose because of monetary con...

Most of the food consumed in Hawaii is shipped in from the US mainland and points beyond. It's no secret why goods are so expensive on the islands. Buying and eating local can do a lot of good for the local economy, the environment, our health, and our taste buds (just ask my friend Sybil). I'd like to show just how easy it can be. Yesterday I gathered some friends, armloads of goods from the farmer's market, and headed to the beach for a meal made entirely of locally sourced ingredients. My…

Inspired by a popular local favorite, Chef Rebekah's Okinawan Sweet Potato Crunch is sure to be a showstopper at your holiday gathering. Imagine a crumbly shortbread crust layered with a sweet potato filling and a creamy topping.

I recommend trying Okinawan sweet potatoes, also known as Hawaiian sweet potatoes. They are so delicious, nutritious, and easy to prepare. My favorite way is to pressure cook them in an Instant Pot however you can also cook them in a pot on your stovetop as well (see notes). This recipe is a "cook once, eat twice" recipe. Use the Instant Pot to cook all of the sweet potatoes, them serve half of them pressure cooked, plain and simple right out of the pot for your first meal and then make a…