Alluring Sweet Potato Coconut Sticks

1. 1

   Cut the sweet potato into 1 cm rectangular sticks and soak in water.

2. 2

   Remove from the water and place on a paper towel to fully dry.

3. 3

   Combine the mirin and sugar in a small pot and boil until the amount is reduced to about half.

4. 4

   Heat about 5 mm of vegetable oil in a frying pan big enough to hold the sweet potatoes if laid flat.

5. 5

   Add the potatoes while the oil isn't that hot.

6. 6

   (This keeps the oil from spitting and helps to bring out the sweetness.)

7. 7

   Cook both sides until golden brown while turning over.

8. 8

   Place on a paper towel.

9. 9

   Place in a heat resistant container while hot and top with the syrup from Step 3.

10. 10

    Mix well and top with plenty of coconut.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.