「Candied Sweet Potato (Basi Tudou)」

Ingredients and amounts

• 2 potatoes
• 300 ml cooking oil (enough for the potatoes to float)
• 30 g cornstarch
• 120 g white sugar
• 100 ml water
• 5 g sesame seeds

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Peel the potatoes and cut into even bite-sized pieces. Toss with cornstarch (no water) until evenly coated.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Heat the oil in a wok. Add the potato pieces and fry gently, turning occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until a chopstick can easily pierce them.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Remove the potatoes and place in a large bowl. Set aside.

4. 4

   Step 4

   In the same wok, add the water and sugar. Stir slowly in one direction until the sugar turns a caramel brown color.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Return the potatoes to the wok. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, then remove from the wok.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Transfer the potatoes to a plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds.