Camote Cue Recipe (Deep Fried Caramelized Sweet Potatoes)
Make your sweet snack that will surely satisfy your mid-meal hunger. This recipe is made with sweet potatoes, deep fried over caramelized brown sugar.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
A sweet potato is a root vegetable known for its delicious taste and numerous health benefits. This underground tuber is a great source if fiber, vitamins, and minerals which is why, some nutritionist recommend including sweet potatoes as part of a daily diet. Usually, boiled sweet potatoes or steamed are the some of the healthiest ways to cook it. However, in this recipe, we are indulgent in a way that we combine it with a little bit of caramelized sugar, bringing the potato into a sweeter level. You can buy sweet potatoes in multiple different colors - purple, red, white, pink, yellow, and even violet. It is common and cheap, so making this recipe should not be a problem. No matter what color of sweet potato you use, follow the same step and you'll get yourself a sweet treat to share with family, friends, and relatives.
What is the difference between camote cue and banana cue?
As the name suggests, only the main ingredient varies in camote cute and banana cue. Obviously, banana cue uses banana to fry while camote cue uses camote or sweet potatoes. Both recipes in fact follow the same steps. It's just a variation of the ingredient. Both camote and banana cue are a popular snack that you can find in the Philippines school canteens, street foods, or even at family gathers, this dish is commonly served. Why don't you try creating your version of camote cue with this recipe? By doing so, you'll get yourself a snack that is sweet and filling at the same time. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1kg sweet potatoes, cubed
- 3 cups cooking oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
Directions
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Cut the sweet potatoes and soak in water. Set aside
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Heat oil in a deep skillet and add the brown sugar. Wait for the brown sugar to caramelize.
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Drain the sweet potatoes and add to the pan, mix with the caramelized sugar.
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Stir occasionally until cooked. You can tell if the potatoes are already cooked if it's tender and soft inside, while golden brown and crispy on the outside. Then transfer to a serving plate.
Serve and enjoy!
