After arriving in the Hawaii islands, Okinawan sweet potatoes, also known as beni imo, became deeply engrained in island food culture. They're now so prolifically grown and eaten that many locals ...

Hawaii public schools will celebrate the upcoming holiday season with an Okinawan sweet potato pie as part of November’s Aina Pono: Harvest of the Month program. The pie will be served on a day ...

Boil sweet potatoes in water for about 45 minutes, or until soft. Okinawan sweet potatoes take longer than regular potatoes to cook, so check that they’re very soft.