Tahini-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

1. Steam the Sweet Potatoes

First, wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt. Place a medium pot with water on the stove and bring it to a boil. Add a steamer basket or footed colander and place the sweet potatoes inside. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to medium, and let the sweet potatoes steam for 35 to 40 minutes. You’ll know they’re done when they’re soft all the way through, which you can test with a skewer or a paring knife. Steaming ensures the sweet potatoes cook evenly without drying out.

2. Prepare the Tahini Butter

While the sweet potatoes are steaming, prepare the tahini butter. In a small bowl, combine the room temperature butter, tahini, lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, and finely grated garlic. Whisk these ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well combined. The continuous stirring helps emulsify the butter and other liquids, creating a cohesive, creamy mixture.

3. Toast the Sesame Seeds

Next, toast the sesame seeds. Place a small pan over medium heat and add the sesame seeds. Swirl the pan continuously for about 4 minutes, until the seeds turn a deep golden color and give off a nutty aroma. Swirling ensures the seeds toast evenly without burning.

4. Assemble and Serve

Once the sweet potatoes are done, use tongs to transfer them to a large plate or platter. Split each sweet potato in half lengthwise and season with flaky sea salt. Generously spread the tahini butter over the sweet potatoes and sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top. Serve the tahini-glazed sweet potatoes immediately with lime wedges on the side.