Caramelized Sweet Potatoes for Bento or Snacks

1. 1

   Wash the sweet potatoes, cut into 1-cm thick rounds, then soak in water for about 15 minutes.

2. 2

   After soaking, drain in a colander.

3. 3

   Wrap the sweet potatoes and microwave until tender.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a frying pan, then add the sweet potatoes, frying both sides, then remove from the pan.

5. 5

   Remove potatoes with chopsticks or tongs, leaving the oil in the pan.

6. 6

   Spread sugar into the pan through a sieve.

7. 7

   Heat on medium until the sugar starts to brown, then agitate the frying pan until evenly browned.

8. 8

   Return the potatoes to the pan, then coat in sugar.

9. 9

   As you coat, it should caramelize and form strings of sugar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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