Easy Osechi Microwaved Kuri Kinton (Chestnut Paste)

• 350 grams Sweet potato
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 100 ml Sugar
• 200 ml Boiling water
• 100 grams Candied chestnuts
• 100 ml Syrup from the candied chestnuts

1. Peel the sweet potato thickly with a vegetable peeler until all parts are a nice even color (until imperfections are removed).
2. Cut into 2cm cubes.
3. Place in a microwave-safe bowl, and soak in water.
4. Cut the candied chestnuts in half.
5. Gently rinse the sweet potatoes and drain.
6. Add salt and hot water, cover lightly with plastic wrap, and microwave at 600W for 7-8 minutes.
7. Test the sweet potatoes with a toothpick.
8. If it can be inserted easily, drain the hot water.
9. Gently mash the sweet potatoes with a pestle or rolling pin.
10. Add the sugar and syrup from the chestnuts, and gently stir the mixture with a rolling pin.
11. Add the chestnuts and microwave uncovered at 600W for 4 minutes.
12. Gently combine until even.
13. Heat again in the microwave at 600W for 3 1/2-4 minutes, and it's done.

sweet potato, salt, sugar, water, chestnuts, syrup

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/154880-easy-osechi-microwaved-kuri-kinton-chestnut-paste (may not work)