Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 unit

Sweet Potatoes

cubed

4 tbsp

Sugar

1 tsp

Sesame seeds (Til seeds)

1 tbsp

Red Chilli sauce

4 tbsp

Corn flour

1 pinch

Salt

4 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

for cooking

Step 1
~3 min

Cut sweet potatoes into cubes and soak in cold water to remove starch.

Step 2
~3 min

Boil water with salt, add sweet potatoes, and cook until half done.

Step 3
~3 min

Strain potatoes and cool on a flat plate.

Step 4
~3 min

Coat potatoes evenly with corn flour.

Step 5
~3 min

Heat a nonstick skillet with oil and pan-fry coated potatoes until crispy and light brown.

Step 6
~3 min

Set aside the fried potatoes.

Step 7
~3 min

Wipe the skillet and add sugar over low heat.

Step 8
~3 min

Let the sugar melt and caramelize, stirring constantly.

Step 9
~3 min

Once the caramel is dark brown, add the crispy potatoes and chili sauce.

Step 10
~3 min

Toss to coat evenly.

Step 11
~3 min

Season with salt and sprinkle sesame seeds.

Step 12
~3 min

Serve as a side dish.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Soaking the sweet potatoes is crucial for achieving a crispy texture.

Watch the caramel carefully to prevent burning.

Adjust the amount of chili sauce to your spice preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can prepare the sweet potatoes ahead of time and store them in the fridge.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot as a side dish.

Pair with rice or noodles.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cantonese Pan-fried Noodles

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Shandong, China

Cultural Significance

Shandong cuisine is known for its emphasis on fresh seafood and use of salt and vinegar. This dish showcases the region's ability to create complex flavors with simple ingredients.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Weeknight meal
Holiday side dish

Popularity Score

65/100