Quick, Comforting Snack Sweet Potatoes with Kinako

1. 1

   Wash the sweet potato, and peel it if you like (it tastes better with the skin).

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   Cut into thin sticks, as instructed below.

3. 3

   Cut the sweet potatoes into chunks like this.

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   Now, thinly slice like this.

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   Then julienne.

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   Soak the sweet potato slices in water for about 30 minutes to remove excess starch.

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   Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan.

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   Strain the sweet potatoes, add to the pan, and stir fry over medium heat.

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   Stir constantly with cooking chopsticks so that the sweet potatoes completely absorb the oil.

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    Do not add oil even if it has all been absorbed.

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    Continue stir frying over medium heat.

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    When the sweet potato soften and become golden brown, turn the heat to low and add the sugar.

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    Stir well, making sure all the sweet potatoes are coated with the sugar.

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    When the sugar dissolves, add the kinako and stir.

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    Done.

16. 16

    Add more kinako and sugar to your liking!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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