Fried
Candied Sweet Potato Fries
Home-style Chinese recipe: Candied Sweet Potato Fries.
- Total
- 20 minutes
Quick Recipe Summary
- Cuisine
- Chinese
- Category
- Fried
- Method
- Frying
- Total Time
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Main Ingredient
- Sweet Potatoes
Introduction
Home-style Chinese recipe: Candied Sweet Potato Fries.
This Candied Sweet Potato Fries recipe is written for Chinese home cooking, with attention to timing, texture, and the small cues that make the method easier to follow. Read through the ingredient notes and cooking tips before you start so the steps feel familiar once the pan, steamer, or pot is hot.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Ready in about 20 minutes, so it can fit into a busy cooking day.
- Breaks the method into manageable steps instead of assuming you already know the technique.
- Gives the dish a clear sweet flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.
- Useful as a reference recipe because the steps explain both what to do and what to watch for.
Ingredients
- 300 grams Sweet Potatoes
- 500 grams Oil
- 300 grams Granulated Sugar
- 200 milliliters Water
Ingredient Notes
These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust without losing its Chinese home-cooking character.
Sweet Potatoes
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Oil
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Granulated Sugar
A small amount of sugar rounds out saltiness and helps create a more balanced finish.
milliliters Water
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Peel the sweet potatoes.
Step 2
Cut the peeled sweet potatoes into sticks and set aside.
Step 3
Heat oil in a pan to medium-high heat, then add the sweet potato sticks.
Step 4
Fry until golden brown, remove from oil and drain excess oil.
Step 5
In another pot, combine water and sugar and stir over low heat until dissolved.
Step 6
Continue heating and stirring until the mixture turns a deep amber color.
Step 7
In a bowl, mix in the sweet potato until well combined.
Step 8
Serve immediately while hot.
Cooking Tips
- Candied Sweet Potato Fries is a popular dessert that most children enjoy.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
- Pair it with one vegetable dish and one soup or tofu dish for a balanced Chinese meal.
- Use the recipe card below when you want a quick cooking reference after reading the full notes.
Recipe Card
Home-style Chinese recipe: Candied Sweet Potato Fries.
Ingredients
- 300 grams Sweet Potatoes
- 500 grams Oil
- 300 grams Granulated Sugar
- 200 milliliters Water
Method
- Peel the sweet potatoes.
- Cut the peeled sweet potatoes into sticks and set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan to medium-high heat, then add the sweet potato sticks.
- Fry until golden brown, remove from oil and drain excess oil.
- In another pot, combine water and sugar and stir over low heat until dissolved.
- Continue heating and stirring until the mixture turns a deep amber color.
- In a bowl, mix in the sweet potato until well combined.
- Serve immediately while hot.
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