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