Sweet Potato Hay Served at the 2013 Obama Inaugural Luncheon

The official recipe for Sweet Potato Hay served on January 20, 2013 as part of the first course for the second Obama Inauguration luncheon hosted by the US Senate

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  sweet potatoes, peeled
• 1  quart canola oil

Directions

1. Heat oil to 350 degrees in a 1-gallon heavy-bottomed pot.
2. Drain sweet potato and pat dry with paper towels. Slice each very thin and cut into fine strips and place in very cold water.
3. Carefully drop a small handful of sweet potato strings in the fryer and allow to crisp and turn golden brown. Remove with a small strainer and place on clean paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
4. Serve immediately.
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