Daigaku Imo is Japanese candied sweet potatoes. In Japan, it is more a snack or dessert than a sweet potato side dish that belongs to a meal like sweet potatoes in American cuisine. Daigaku Imo is something your mom makes for an after school snack or tea time for the family. Scrumptiously glossy, sweet, and hearty – it’s one of everyone’s favorites. That said, Daigaku Imo could also be an interesting alternative to the usual sweet potato or yam casseroles that are fixtures in holiday meals in the US.
