Miyazaki Beni is a sweet potato variety cultivated in Miyazaki Prefecture. It is distinguished by the vivid red color of its skin, which contrasts beautifully with its yellow flesh, as well as its streamlined shape. Its texture and sweetness are reminiscent of chestnuts, and it is also well suited to making roasted sweet potatoes.
This locally produced sweet potato is the star ingredient of Potato Celeb, a confection created by Kashisho Tamami as a local specialty that emphasizes the use of regional ingredients.
Potato Celeb is a layered cake with two distinct components: a sweet potato layer resembling traditional Japanese sweet potato cake, or sweet potato, on top, and a layer containing black sesame paste underneath.
When eaten, the two layers melt together in the mouth, creating a harmonious combination of sweet potato and sesame flavors. The recipe avoids unnecessary additions and allows the natural qualities of the sweet potato to take center stage.
Although it is popular among local residents, this dessert has also earned a following among sweet potato lovers and fans of roasted sweet potatoes from elsewhere in Japan.