Daigaku Imo (Japanese Candied Sweet Potatoes)

Stewie's Note:

This means "college potatoes" and they are popular snacks for students in Japan. Japanese sweet potatoes are lighter in color than what we are used to.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb sweet potato, cut-up in serving sizes and soaked in water
• vegetable oil or canola oil (for frying)

Sauce

• 1 cup white sugar (or you can use brown sugar)
• 1 1/2-2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Directions:

1. Fry the cut-up sweet potatoes in oil and drain.
2. Make sure the potatoes have a crisp exterior.
3. Make the sauce, heating the oil, sugar and sesame seeds together in a large saucepan.
4. Remove from heat, add the potatoes, and stir well to thoroughly cover the potatoes.
5. Place the potatoes on a greased plate or pan so that they do not stick to one another.
6. Serve warm or cold.