Description
Deep-fried sweet potatoes coated in hot syrup that stretches into threads; a fun night market snack instantly set in ice water by the customer.
Restaurants serving Chinese Candied Sweet Potato
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Sweet potato
- Sugar
- Frying oil
- Ice water
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Chunk and fry sweet potatoes.
- Melt sugar and a little oil in a wok on low without stirring to make golden syrup.
- Toss in potatoes and coat.
- [Eating Ritual] Dip the stretching potato into a bowl of ice water to set the candy before eating.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Fragrant candy aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese sweet potato
Pairing
Taiwan Tea
Trivia
[For Everyone] Similar to Japanese Daigaku-imo, but the Taiwanese version isn't soggy; the candy becomes glass-crispy. An ultimate texture enjoyed only when fresh.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Lift high to show off the 'golden threads' before the candy sets, then dunk into the ice water!
Allergen
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