Crispy Sweet Potato

Crispy Sweet Potato is a delightful Halal Chinese main dish, featuring golden-brown sweet potato slices that are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Tossed in a savory garlic-soy glaze and garnished with sesame seeds, this dish is both flavorful and fulfilling.

Ingredients

• Sweet potato - 400 grams
• Cornstarch - 50 grams
• Vegetable oil - 100 ml (for frying)
• Garlic - 3 cloves (minced)
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2 (sliced for garnish)
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into thin slices, about 0.5 cm thick.
2. In a bowl, toss the sweet potato slices with cornstarch until evenly coated.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
4. Once the oil is hot, add the sweet potato slices in batches, frying until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
5. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper to create the glaze.
6. In the same pan, pour out excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add the garlic-soy glaze and let it simmer for 1 minute.
7. Add the fried sweet potato slices to the pan, tossing gently to coat them in the glaze.
8. Remove from heat, sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 550 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C, promoting healthy vision and immune function.
• High in fiber, aiding digestion and promoting a feeling of fullness.

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