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Fried and Caramelized Sesame-Coated Yams Recipe

Fried and Caramelized Sesame-Coated Yams Recipe

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Fried and Caramelized Sesame-Coated Yams

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/3 lbs yams
4 cups cooking oil , plus
1 tbsp cooking oil
1/2 cup sugar
2 -3 tsp roasted sesame seeds
a bowl of cold water, for dipping

Directions:

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

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2032.94 Kcal (8512 kJ)
Calories from fat	2005.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	222.88g	343%
Sodium	0.64mg	0%
Potassium	14.94mg	0%
Total Carbs	15.8g	5%
Sugars	14.7g	59%
Dietary Fiber	0.43g	2%
Protein	0.52g	1%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	30.6mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	848.89 Kcal (3554 kJ)
Calories from fat	837.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	93.07g	343%
Sodium	0.27mg	0%
Potassium	6.24mg	0%
Total Carbs	6.6g	5%
Sugars	6.14g	59%
Dietary Fiber	0.18g	2%
Protein	0.22g	1%
Iron	0.2mg	3%
Calcium	12.8mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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