Yam in Mirin

Name: Yam in Mirin
Ingredients: 1 pound yam or sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks; 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon good-quality soy sauce; 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon mirin or 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon sugar

4 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 pound yam or sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon good-quality soy sauce
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon mirin or 2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

1

Combine the yam, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/4 cup mirin, and sugar in a small saucepan with about 1/2 cup water.
2

Cover and cook over medium heat until the yam is tender, about 15 minutes, adding a little more water if necessary.
3

Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the yam pieces are glazed and the mixture is almost dry.
4

Add the remaining teaspoon of soy sauce and mirin, cook for another 5 seconds, and serve.