Daigaku Imo (Japanese Sweet Potato Dessert)
Serves 4
5 mins prep
10 mins cook
15 mins total
Daigaku Imo is a popular Japanese treat made of deep-fried sweet potato pieces coated in a candy glaze. It's the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Sweet Syrup
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Preparation: Cut the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl. Add enough water to cover the sweet potatoes and soak for five minutes.
Microwave: Drain the sweet potatoes and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Microwave for five minutes or until the sweet potatoes are cooked. Remove any excess water from the sweet potatoes with a paper towel.
Pan-frying: Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the sweet potatoes and pan fry for five minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer the fried sweet potatoes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Make Sweet Syrup: Remove the oil from the same pan, add the sugar, mirin, water, and soy sauce, and cook over low heat until it thickens, constantly stirring to prevent burning.
Combine: Add the fried sweet potatoes to the pan and stir until they are evenly coated with the sweet syrup.
Topping: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for extra flavor.
