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Daigaku Imo (Japanese Candied Sweet Potatoes)

January 20, 2021 By Lisa Kitahara 3 Comments

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Daigaku Imo (Japanese Candied Sweet Potatoes)


★★★★★

5 from 3 reviews

  • Author: Lisa Kitahara
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium Japanese Sweet Potato (about 300g)
  • 2 tbsp oil (30ml)
  • 2–3 tbsp of sugar (30g // depending on how sweet you like it)
  • 1/2 tsp Japanese soy sauce, optional
  • 1–2 tsp vegan butter, optional
  • Black sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut the potatoes rangiri method by rotating the sweet potato as you cut into wedges. They should be roughly 1 inch in size. Soak the sweet potatoes for 10-15 minutes. 
  2. Add oil, sugar to a pan. Add soy sauce and vegan butter if using and mix together. Add the potatoes and turn the heat to medium heat. Cover with a lid and then when you hear it beginning to bubble, swirl the pan. Turn the heat down to medium low – low and let it cook for 8 minutes undisturbed. Flip the potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes or until soft. 
  3. Remove the lid and pan fry for another 2-3 minutes or until golden and crispy. 
  4. Quickly remove from the stove over a parchment paper (helps prevent sticking to plates), garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you prefer a less crispy version, add 1/4 tsp of vinegar to the sauce. 

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  1. Jasmine

    January 22, 2021 at 5:40 pm

    Super addictive! The skin is crispy, buttery, and sweet with a hint of umami flavour from the soy sauce. I would have made a doubled batch, but my frying pan wasn’t big enough. Time to invest into a bigger frying pan because I will definitely be making this again! 😆🤤😋💖🍠🧈

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  2. Laryssa

    January 25, 2021 at 5:15 pm

    Just made it today and sooooo good! So addicting and so yummy. The butter really made the potatoes fluffy and soft!!!!!

    ★★★★★

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  3. Jules

    February 27, 2021 at 3:56 pm

    Everyone needs to try this it is SO GOOD! I will for sure be making this again!!

    ★★★★★

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