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✨ NEW! Yaki Imo Taste Test and more!

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi there Reader --

This week is all about yaki imo! 🍠
If you love roasted Japanese sweet potatoes, you’ll enjoy my Yaki Imo Taste Test, a fun comparison of seven popular varieties. Explore how each one differs in terms of sweetness, texture, and flavor. I hope you will like the post!

I’ve also shared individual yaki imo recipes and a new Kabocha Gratin video, perfect for cozy fall days. Check them out on the blog and YouTube!

✨ What’s New on the Blog & YouTube

💬 What Our Readers Are Saying This Week!

Tasty. A great way to use up excess cucumbers. - Harold

Check this: Umeboshi Cucumber Salad​

💌 My Personal Note

My favorite snack: Hoshi-imo, dried sweet potatoes! 🍠​
My kids love them so much that we sometimes compete for the last piece! They’re packed with fiber, vitamins, and natural sweetness, perfect for a healthy snack. If you spot them at the store, give them a try! I recommend toasting them lightly in a toaster for a warm, crispy finish.

Thanks for reading. Matane またね！

Juri Austin

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At Chef JA Cooks, you’ll discover easy and healthy Japanese recipes, mostly vegetarian, that are simple to recreate at home. The dishes emphasize minimal ingredients and straightforward techniques.

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