Okinawan Purple Sweet Potatoes

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Beneath their pale, cream-colored skin, Okinawan sweet potatoes reveal vibrant purple flesh with a naturally sweet, gently earthy flavor. They bring distinctive color to both savory dishes and desserts.

Bake or roast to highlight their sweetness, steam for a simple side dish, or use them for tempura, colorful purées, gnocchi, and baked goods. Their flesh retains its purple color when cooked.

Often called Okinawan yams, these are sweet potatoes and are distinct from ube.

Sold whole and raw by weight. Individual sizes, shapes, and interior color patterns vary naturally. Cut potatoes shown in the photographs demonstrate the interior; orders contain whole potatoes.

Store whole potatoes in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight. Do not refrigerate whole potatoes. Wash before preparing and cook before serving.