Japanese Sweet Potato (Vietnam) 500G
Description
Fresh Vietnam-Grown Japanese Sweet Potato (Ubi Jepun / Satsumaimo) is a highly sought-after root vegetable, prized for its distinctive reddish-purple skin, golden-yellow interior, naturally sweet honey-like flavor, and smooth, velvety texture.
Physical Characteristics
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Size: Medium-sized, oblong-to-tapered tubers measuring 5 to 8 inches (12 to 20 cm) in length.
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Skin & Surface: Smooth, vibrant dusty reddish-purple to deep magenta outer skin that is thin and fully edible after washing.
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Flesh & Core: Dense, pale ivory-to-cream flesh raw, which deepens into a rich, golden-yellow color upon cooking.
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Texture: Remarkably dense, dry, and starchy when raw, transforming into a tender, creamy, and non-fibrous texture when baked or steamed.
Taste and Culinary Uses
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Flavor: Richly sweet with a distinct chestnut-like aroma and subtle notes of caramelized sugar and honey when roasted.
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Culinary Applications: Popular for slow-roasting, steaming, Japanese tempura, sweet soups (Pengat / Bubur Cha Cha), purees, and healthy baked snacks.
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Cooking Methods: Slow-bake whole in an oven or air fryer to draw out its natural sugars, steam for a soft and fluffy tea-time snack, cut into rounds for tempura batter, or cube into sweet dessert broths with coconut milk.
Growth and Origin
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Native Habitat: Originally developed in Japan (Satsumaimo), now extensively cultivated in the temperate volcanic highlands of Vietnam (such as Da Lat).
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Cultivation & Sourcing: Grown in cool, elevated highland climates with rich, well-draining soil conditions, allowing the tubers to develop high sugar concentration and dense starch content while maintaining year-round availability.
Order & Delivery Process
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Step 4: Warehouse receives order and items picked, packed & delivered to customer.
Step 5: Customer’s order fulfilled.
Order cancellation & reschedule delivery
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