Purple Sweet Potato (Slips) ,Asian Vegetable

  Blue-ish purple once cooked, they have a delicate, slightly sweet taste and a creamy texture that is on the starchy side.  – Purple Sweet Potato and Haupia Pie. Because Okinawan sweet potatoes originated from Japan, they're often confused with Japanese sweet potato (also known as Murasaki sweet potato).what is a Okinawan sweet potato? Also known as Hawaiian Sweet Potato and Uala, the Okinawan Sweet Potato is tubular in shape. It has a buff colored skin with earthy spots and its flesh is violet-purple. The Okinawan purple sweet potato has a delicate, slightly sweet taste and a creamy texture and can be used like other sweet potatoes.how to eatTry them baked, boiled, fried, roasted or grilled.health benefitsGood source of fiber and provides potassium. Like most sweet potatoes, it has a low glycemic index, essential for weight watchers and diabetics. Some studies have discovered significant antibacterial and antifungal properties.Using a small hand trowel, dig a hole about 4" or 5" deep