Caramelized Sweet Potatoes
As strange as the concept sounds these are eaten as a Japanese dessert.
Preparation time: 10 minutes Quantity: serves 4 Cooking time: 12 - 14 minutes
Ingredients
450 g / 1 lb. sweet potatoes – peeled
2 –3 tablespoons vegetable oil
120 g / 4 oz caster sugar
1 tablespoon golden syrup or honey or Mizu-ame / Japanese syrup
50 ml / 3 – 4 tablespoons water
pinch black sesame seeds
Method
- Cut the potatoes in to wedges and soak in cold water for 10 minutes or so.
- Drain the potatoes and pat with a clean t-towel.
- Heat up the oil and fry of the potatoes until golden, turn down the heat and cook until the potatoes are tender.
- Remove and set aside.
- Wipe the pan and reheat with the sugar, syrup and water.
- Boil until caramelised / golden brown and bubbling.
- Add the potatoes and toss round until well coated.
- Serve with a sprinkling of black sesame seeds