Fried and Caramelized Sesame-Coated Yams

Submitted by JamesDeansGirl

"Got this one a while ago from my local newspaper but haven't tried it yet. They sound like they'd go well with an Asian-inspired dish, steak, chicken, or pork chops. *Times are just an approximation.*"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄3 lbs yams
• 4 cups cooking oil, plus
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2 -3 teaspoons roasted sesame seeds
• a bowl of cold water, for dipping

directions

1. Wash the yams, pare, and cut them into bite-sized chunks.
2. Heat a wok or a large, deep pan; add 4 cups of the oil and heat to 250*F.
3. Deep fry the yam chunks until tender, 1-2 minutes.
4. Heat another wok or pan and add the 1 Tbsp.
5. oil and the sugar; cook over low heat until the sugar is melted and caramelized.
6. Add the fried yams; mix well.
7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before removing to a plate.
8. When serving, dip the caramelized yams in a bowl of cold water, one by one, while hot.