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Sweet potato chakin

Name: Sweet potato chakin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Japan
Ingredients: 500 g sweet potatoes; 25 g butter; 35 g sugar; 30 ml milk

A home-cooking adaptation of sweet potato chakin, with practical ingredients and clear steps.

Prep15 min

Cook20 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

1×

500 g sweet potatoes
25 g butter
35 g sugar
30 ml milk

Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Peel sweet potatoes and cut into even cubes.
Steam 15–20 minutes until completely tender and mash while warm.
Stir in butter, sugar and enough milk for a soft but shapeable mash.
Divide into eight portions and twist gently in clean cloth or wrap to make small parcels.

A little kitchen note

Untested editorial adaptation; timing and yield are estimates.

Allergen notes

Milk. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

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A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy: 191 kcal
Protein: 2.3 g
Carbs: 34.1 g
Fat: 5.4 g
Fibre: 3.8 g
Total sugar: 14.4 g
Sodium: 73 mg

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