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Kamote Cue

A popular street food snack of tender sweet potato slices fried and coated in a crunchy caramelized sugar glaze.

22 minEasyServes 4310 cal/serving

FilipinoDessertStovetopVegetarianVeganHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes, sliced
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 2 lbs sliced sweet potatoes to the hot oil and fry for 3 minutes until slightly tender.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle 1/2 cup dark brown sugar over the oil without stirring, allowing it to melt and float to the surface.

  4. 4

    Stir sweet potatoes continuously to coat every slice in caramelized sugar, cooking for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Transfer sweet potatoes to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

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Questions

What is Kamote Cue?

A popular street food snack of tender sweet potato slices fried and coated in a crunchy caramelized sugar glaze. This reference files it under Filipino dessert: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 22 minutes start to finish.

What should Kamote Cue look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until slightly tender.

Is there a substitute for brown sugar in Kamote Cue?

The entry for Kamote Cue calls for 1/2 cup dark brown sugar. In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

How many calories are in Kamote Cue?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 310 calories, with 2 g protein, 50 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 35 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Kamote Cue?

It is not a good candidate. Keep Kamote Cue covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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