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Candied Sweet Potato Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 cup granulated or packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp water
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp rice vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
2 large japanese-style sweet potatoes, about 1 lb total weight, unpeeled , cut ran-giri style into chunks
1 to 1 1/2 tbsp black sesame seeds , freshly dry-roasted

Directions:

Combine the sugar, vegetable oil, water, soy sauce, vinegar, and salt in a skillet just large enough to hold the sweet potato chunks in a single layer. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Arrange the sweet potatoes in the pan in a single layer and cover with a circle of parchment paper to keep the surface moist. Lower the heat to maintain a very gentle simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Cover the skillet with a lid (keep the parchment in place) and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. A toothpick inserted into the thickest part of a piece should meet no resistance. If the chunks are not yet tender, add a bit more water and simmer for another minute or two. Check to make sure the sugar doesnt burn.
Once the potatoes are tender, remove the lid and parchment and jiggle the skillet to allow the potato chunks to roll around in the rapidly reducing glaze (the vinegar, by the way, will keep the sugar from seizing after the glaze has cooled). After 6 minutes or so, the water and oil in the skillet will have separated and most of the water will have evaporated, enabling you to remove the lightly glazed sweet potato chunks with little or no oil clinging to them.
Transfer the glazed chunks to a plate, spreading them out in a single layer. Sprinkle with the black sesame seeds. Let cool to room temperature before serving. They keep at cool room temperature for 6 to 8 hours. If you will be keeping them longer, place them in a covered container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. For optimal texture, bring the potatoes back to room temperature before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	191.67 Kcal (802 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.21g	16%
Sodium	294.15mg	12%
Potassium	279.6mg	6%
Total Carbs	24.69g	8%
Sugars	11.94g	48%
Dietary Fiber	2.55g	10%
Protein	2.03g	4%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	25%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	53mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	185.48 Kcal (777 kJ)
Calories from fat	88.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.88g	16%
Sodium	284.65mg	12%
Potassium	270.57mg	6%
Total Carbs	23.89g	8%
Sugars	11.55g	48%
Dietary Fiber	2.47g	10%
Protein	1.96g	4%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	51.3mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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