See a roundup of 10 Japanese sweet potato recipes, including snacks, dinner, and dessert.

Plus, see what makes them so nutrious to eat.

(Not to be confused withubes, with are purple yams.)

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They also have high amounts offiber, potassium, vitamin C, and antioxidants.

Want to find them near you?

If your local grocery store doesnt stock them, try a specialty Asian grocery store.

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If youre in need of some recipe inspiration, check out the 11 recipes below!

The recipe here explains step-by-step how to roast them in the oven at home.

The potatoes are baked, not fried, which keeps the nutrition benefits front and center.

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Play up the sweetness by blending them with coconut milk and coconut oil.

Typically its flour-based with something sweet in the middle.

And in this recipe, that scrumptious center is the purple sweet potatoes.

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This snack is perfect to pair with an afternoon cup of tea.

The tuber is baked with sesame seeds, togarashi or cayenne powder, scallions, and nori crisps.

As for the dipping sauce: its a wasabi aioli.

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Told you it was next level.

Here, theyre the main ingredient in an easy pudding.

Combined with milk and sugar it tastes similar to caramel, like toasted candy.

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