This is a unique Japanese confection. Translated it means "Hope" Manju, of a Western shortbread cookie wrapped 'round a Japanese sweet potato jam. These were created in the early 20th century, a kind of bridge between two very different cultures and the "hope" is for peace and understanding.

Recipe follows.

- 500 grams sweet potato
- 100 grams sugar
Boil the potatoes until soft, about 20 minutes, then sieve. Put that in a saucepan with the sugar and cook to melt the sugar and remove water from the potatoes. Cook until the mixture doesn't stick to the pan.

- 40 grams butter
- 65 grams sugar
- 35 grams whole egg
- 120 grams flour
- 2 grams baking powder

Cream the butter and sugar, add the egg and mix until smooth. Add the flour and baking power and stir until incorporated. Chill (to firm the butter) for 30 minutes then roll out. Take dollops of the jam and enclose it with the rolled cookie dough. Bake for 50 minutes at 350F/180C.

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