Daigaku Imo Japanese Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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These Japanese Candied Sweet Potatoes (Daigaku Imo) is a classic snack to enjoy in fall and winter. They are crispy on the outside, tender …

Rating: 4.5/5(73)
Total Time: 50 minsCategory: Dessert, Side Dish, SnackCalories: 306 per serving

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1 Japanese sweet potato (Approx 350g) water (for soaking) 1 pinch salt oil (for deep frying) Caramel 5 tbsp caster or granulated sugar ( 60g) 1 ½ tbsp mirin ½ tbsp water ½ …

Cuisine: JapaneseTotal Time: 40 minsCategory: Sweets

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Glazed Japanese Sweet Potatoes (Daigaku Imo) Print Pin Discuss Cook Time 12 mins Yield 4 servings Units Ounces + US Cups …

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Calories: 178 per servingCategory: Side Dish, Snacks1. Trim the ends off of the sweet potato and cut it rangiri by cutting off a chunk of potato at a 45-degree angle from one end and then turning the potato 90 degrees and cutting another chunk off at a 45-degree angle. Repeat until you've cut all of the potatoes into pieces that are roughly the same size and thickness.
2. Soak the cut potatoes in cold water to keep them from oxidizing.
3. Preheat a pot with 2-inches of vegetable oil to 340 degrees F or 180 C.
4. Rinse and drain the potatoes and then put them in a frying pan along with the 1/4 cup of water. Cover with a lid and steam over medium-high heat until there is almost no water remaining.

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Soak the sweet potatoes for 10-15 minutes. Add oil, sugar to a pan. Add soy sauce and vegan butter if using and mix together. Add the …

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1. Cut the potatoes rangiri method by rotating the sweet potato as you cut into wedges. They should be roughly 1 inch in size. Soak the sweet potatoes for 10-15 minutes.
2. Add oil, sugar to a pan. Add soy sauce and vegan butter if using and mix together. Add the potatoes and turn the heat to medium heat. Cover with a lid and then when you hear it beginning to bubble, swirl the pan. Turn the heat down to medium low - low and let it cook for 8 minutes undisturbed. Flip the potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes or until soft.
3. Remove the lid and pan fry for another 2-3 minutes or until golden and crispy.
4. Quickly remove from the stove over a parchment paper (helps prevent sticking to plates), garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy!

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Daigaku Imo Recipe Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Yield: 3-4 servings Ingredients 18 oz (500 g) Japanese "Satsuma Imo" sweet potatoes Deep-frying oil 4 Tbsp sugar 4 Tbsp Mirin 2 tsp honey 1 tsp …

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Cut the sweet potato into large chunks. Soak in water to remove excess starch, then drain and pat dry. Prepare the syrup by mixing the honey, sugar and soy sauce in a small pan over medium heat. Stir until it is thickened, then remove …

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1 sweet potato canola oil spray 4 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp mirin or water 1 tbsp butter 1 tsp soy sauce black sesame seeds Instructions Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees. Wash sweet

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Instructions. Wash the sweet potato well, cut it into bite-size pieces by rotating the sweet potato. Soak them in water for about 10 minutes. Drain the sweet potatoes and …

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1 lb sweet potato, cut-up in serving sizes and soaked in water vegetable oil or canola oil (for frying) Sauce 1 cup white sugar (or you can use brown sugar) 1 1⁄2 - 2 tablespoons oil 2 …

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In Japanese, these candied sweet potatoes are called Daigaku Imo (大学芋), literally meaning “University Potatoes”. There are a few theories regarding the origin of name but basically this …

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Put the sweet potatoes in 8 cups of water and add salt. Soak for 15 minutes to remove starch. Add the oil to the medium pot and bring it to 320 degrees F. Meanwhile, dry …

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Japanese candied sweet potatoes are a wonderful treat anytime of year but especially in the fall when the sweet potato in in season. The crunchy outer shell is glazed in a wonderful

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This video will show you how to make Daigaku Imo, Japanese candied sweet potatoes. Full Recipe: https://www.japanesecooking101.com/da *** Checkout our New Channel! @OishiiTV

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Gently wash the surface of the sweet potato with warm water and a clean cloth. 1 Get Recipe Cut Slice into 1.5cm (1/2 inch) rounds and then cut each round into 3 sticks. 2 Get Recipe

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Carefully add sweet potato to oil and cook for 8 minutes or until deep golden and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel. Meanwhile, combine honey, …

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What is candied sweet potato daigaku imo?

Candied Sweet Potato ( Daigaku Imo) is mainly consumed in the eastern part of Japan, particularly in the Kanto region of Japan which includes Tokyo and surrounding prefectures. As you can imagine from the name of the dish, it is a very sweet dish and the majority of Japanese people consider this as a snack food.

How to cook daigaku imo?

The process of cooking Daigaku Imo involves two major steps – (1) deep-fry potatoes, (2) toss potatoes in sticky sweet syrup Cut a sweet potato into bite-size pieces. Leave the potato pieces in water to remove the harsh after taste before cooking.

What is japanese candied sweet potato?

Japanese candied sweet potato (daigaku imo) This is sweet potato at its very sweetest! Deep-fried sweet potato is tossed in a sticky, sweetened soy glaze and sprinkled with black sesame seeds. The name translates as ‘university potatoes’, believed to date back to the 1900s when the dish was popular with university students in Tokyo.

Why are daigaku imo called university potato?

You may wonder why are they called Daigaku Imo – literally means “University Potato”. Because the sweet potatoes were filling and cheap, they became a popular snack at universities in Tokyo during the early 1900s.

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