Fried And Caramelized Sesame-Coated Yams - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 1/3 lbs yams
4 cups cooking oil, plus
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1/2 cup sugar
2 -3 teaspoons roasted sesame seeds
a bowl of cold water, for dipping
Preparation
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Wash the yams, pare, and cut them into bite-sized chunks.
Heat a wok or a large, deep pan; add 4 cups of the oil and heat to 250*F.
Deep fry the yam chunks until tender, 1-2 minutes.
Heat another wok or pan and add the 1 Tbsp.
oil and the sugar; cook over low heat until the sugar is melted and caramelized.
Add the fried yams; mix well.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds before removing to a plate.
When serving, dip the caramelized yams in a bowl of cold water, one by one, while hot.
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