Murasaki Imo Mochi

Recipe submitted by: Javelynne Segi

Recipe includes:

• Less fat, sugar, salt
• Colorful vegetables

What you need:

1 pound mochiko (sweet rice flour)
¾ cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 (14-ounce) can light coconut milk
1 ¼ cups water
2 cups Okinawan sweet potato
1/3 cup minced candied ginger

What you do:

1.    Peel and shred Okinawan sweet potato
2.    In a large bowl, stir together mochiko, sugar, baking soda, and salt
3.    Add coconut milk and water; mix until smooth
4.    Stir in okinawan sweet potato and candien giner
5.    Pour into 13 x 9 inch baking pan coated with cooking spray
6.    Bake 1 hour in a 350 degree oven
7.    Cool and cut into squares.