Umuni(ウムニー) is a simple Ryukyuan sweet made from mashed purple sweet potato(紅いも beni-imo). Purple sweet potato is popular in the Ryukyu islands and widely known for its nutrient value.

Shikuwasa(シークヮーサー) is a rare citrus similar to calamansi and native to Ryukyu. Its juice(or juice from another citrus) can be added to transform the color of umuni from deep purple to a more vibrant fuschua and add a small punch of citrus flavor.

Recipe

2 servings

Ingredients

• 2 purple sweet potato(紅いも), peeled
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp unrefined brown sugar(黑糖)
• 1 tsp shikuwasa juice or calamansi juice or other citrus juice

Method

• boil sweet potato until soft
• drain excess water
• add salt, sugar
• mash until smooth
• add shikuwasa juice
• mix
• serve