Welcome to a recipe that's as simple as it is delightful! Fried sweet potato is a fantastic way to enjoy the natural sweetness and vibrant color of this versatile root vegetable. A wonderful alternative to traditional fried potatoes, this dish offers a unique flavor profile that's both comforting and slightly exotic. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner, a colorful side dish, or a healthy snack, these pan-fried sweet potato slices are sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen. Let's get cooking!
Fried sweet potato
Ingredients for Fried Sweet Potato
- 350 g sweet potato (2 large tubers)
- 20 g toplyonoe maslo (ghee or clarified butter)
- 5 g black sesame seeds
- 5 g white sesame seeds
- salt, ground red pepper to taste
How to Make Fried Sweet Potato
Using a vegetable peeler, remove the thin layer of skin from the sweet potato tubers. A characteristic feature of this vegetable is the complete absence of eyes, so it peels quickly.
Peeling the tubers
Wash the peeled tubers and cut them into round slices about a centimeter thick. If a sweet potato tuber is very thick, cut the round slices in half.
Place the sweet potato slices in a deep saucepan and add a little boiling water. Cover with a lid, place on the stove, and bring to a boil. Cook for 3-4 minutes, which is usually enough. You can check for doneness with a knife or a wooden skewer—the same way you check potatoes. Professional chefs call this cooking method pripuskanie (a technique of poaching or steaming in a small amount of liquid or its own juice).
Drain the poached sweet potato in a sieve. Leave the sieve over a bowl to let the water drain. The poached slices are still firm, but you should still handle them carefully to prevent them from falling apart.
Slicing the sweet potato into round pieces
Placing the sweet potato in a pot with a little boiling water
Draining the poached sweet potato in a sieve
In a non-stick frying pan, place a piece of toplyonoe maslo (ghee or clarified butter). Instead of clarified butter, you can use regular butter and add a tablespoon of vegetable or olive oil to it.
Adding a piece of clarified butter to the pan
Carefully transfer the sweet potato slices to the heated pan. Fry over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
Frying the sweet potato slices over medium heat
About 2-3 minutes before they are ready, sprinkle the sweet potatoes with black and white sesame seeds and ground red pepper to your taste.
Shake the pan to distribute the seeds evenly.
Sprinkling the sweet potato with sesame seeds and ground red pepper
Serve hot. This delicious fried sweet potato is perfect for a vegetarian menu.
For a vegan or Lenten option, replace the clarified butter with olive or sunflower oil.
Serving the fried sweet potato hot
And there you have it—perfectly golden and delicious fried sweet potatoes, ready to be enjoyed! This dish is incredibly versatile. Serve it hot as a side with your favorite protein, or enjoy it on its own with a dollop of sour cream or a zesty yogurt dip. Don't be afraid to experiment with spices; a pinch of cinnamon or smoked paprika can add a wonderful new dimension. We hope this simple recipe brings warmth and flavor to your table. Enjoy your meal, or as we say in Russian, Priyatnogo appetita!
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