DAIGAKU IMO (College Sweet Potatoes) are available in any Japanese deli. In the 1920s, Tokyo Daigaku university students sold these to make their tuition (there are a couple of other rumors how it was named, but none denying deliciousness). Usually sweet potatoes are deep fried, then coated with a heavy sugar syrup = lots of calories. I reduced the oil, eliminated the sugar, but added a little butter because I like it with my maple syrup. <br />Look for the red-skinned variety of sweet potatoes (pictured in next photo). Traditionally sprinkled with black sesame seeds (didn't have for photo) but a combination of sesame seeds is pretty too.

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